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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.
extremely intense
one marked by aggressive, violent, antisocial thought
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
unusual
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
extremely intense
unusual
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.
receiving shelter and parental care though not related
a dishonest person who tricks others
unusual
exhibiting extreme fierceness, violence, or brutality
How is the narrator related to Clarissa?
She is her aunt.
She is her mother.
She is her grandmother.
She is her foster mother.
What might the paper bag that holds all of Clarissa's belongings symbolize?
the place she holds in the tribe
the sadness of her future
the impermanence in her life
the way she distances herself from others
What conclusion can be drawn about Clarissa's previous foster families?
They could not afford to buy her clothes.
They did not understand Assiniboin children
They did not have enough room for her.
They could not cope with Clarissa's behavior.
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 has dreams about being chased by a man with a knife.
She likes going to powwows
Which of the following is NOT something that Clarissa does while having ferocious dreams?
laugh
wriggle
cry
scream
Which Native American group does Clarissa most likely belong to?
Cherokee
Assiniboin
Seminole
Sioux
How does Harold help make Clarissa feel like one of the other kids?
by taking her to Molly Graybull's house
by introducing her as his sister
by giving her music tapes to listen to
by seating her in the bleachers near the drum
What is a person or thing that has its own meaning and stands for something else an example of?
irony
symbol
an illustration
imagery
What is one recurring event that symbolizes Clarissa's painful past?
harming animals
listening to music
dancing
attending powwows
What kind of person is the narrator of "Dancer"?
mean and cruel
foolish and clumsy
funny and entertaining
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
dreadful and shocking
comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or distress
a large group or crowd
