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The thread on the spindle became tangled.
a smooth fabric, as of silk, with a glossy front side
a cunning or deceptive character found in the folklore
a rod onto which thread is twisted and spun
a seating area of tiered benches for spectators
After Jim's mother and father died, he was raised by FOSTER parents.
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
unusual
extremely intense
one marked by aggressive, violent, antisocial thought
It is ABNORMAL for her to be late, so something must be wrong.
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
to focus one's gaze or attention intently
unusual
extremely intense
The LONER enjoyed life in the wilderness where no one could bother him.
someone who avoids others
a dishonest person who tricks others
a seating area of tiered benches for spectators
unusual
Crocodiles are FEROCIOUS animals that people should keep their distance from.
a dishonest person who tricks others
unusual
exhibiting extreme fierceness, violence, or brutality
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
How is the narrator related to Clarissa?
She is her grandmother.
She is her foster mother.
She is her aunt.
She is her mother.
What might the paper bag that holds all of Clarissa's belongings symbolize?
the sadness of her future
the impermanence in her life
the way she distances herself from others
the place she holds in the tribe
What conclusion can be drawn about Clarissa's previous foster families?
They could not afford to buy her clothes.
They could not cope with Clarissa's behavior.
They did not have enough room for her.
They did not understand Assiniboin children
Which of the following details tells the reader that Clarissa comes from an abusive background?
She loves dancing to traditional music.
She smiles at all the right times
She likes going to powwows
She has dreams about being chased by a man with a knife.
Which of the following is NOT something that Clarissa does while having ferocious dreams?
wriggle
laugh
cry
scream
Which Native American group does Clarissa most likely belong to?
Seminole
Sioux
Assiniboin
Cherokee
How does Harold help make Clarissa feel like one of the other kids?
by introducing her as his sister
by taking her to Molly Graybull's house
by seating her in the bleachers near the drum
by giving her music tapes to listen to
What is a person or thing that has its own meaning and stands for something else an example of?
imagery
an illustration
irony
symbol
What is one recurring event that symbolizes Clarissa's painful past?
listening to music
dancing
attending powwows
harming animals
What kind of person is the narrator of "Dancer"?
mean and cruel
funny and entertaining
foolish and clumsy
kind and compassionate
A HORDE of people were waiting in line to buy tickets for the pop singer's concert.
n official who puts to death somebody
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress
a large group or crowd
dreadful and shocking
