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