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Pinnacle August Review Game

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  • How does Perseus save Andromeda from the sea monster?
    He becomes friends with the monster
    He kills the monster with a sword
    He uses Medusa's head to turn the monster to stone
    He hits the monster with a discus
  • The strong tent ENDURED forceful winds and rain.
    to move with a quick, sudden movement
    to withstand or hold out under
    when a large group of people or animals get excited and run
    to be next to or share a common border with something
  • The student FUMED when she got into trouble for something that she didn't do.
    a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
    rushing streams of water
    to be angry about something
    a violent disturbance
  • Why does Selo get angry and refuse to play cricket?
    He always bats first
    He loses the coin toss to bat second
    Vern and Amy hide their bat and ball
    He doesn't want to play in the rain
  • Property lawyers help clients protect their CLAIMS.
    bullets or shells that are fired from guns
    when a group of people or animals run wild
    someone who looks for gold, minerals, or oil
    a piece of land a prospector takes as their own
  • I could tell mischief was AFOOT when I saw the children whispering secretly.
    developing or happening now
    having qualities that people expect and admire in a man
    to move with a quick, sudden movement
    sudden and unexpected
  • What does Walt do when he learns the claim jumpers plan to steal from Loren Hall's claim?
    He takes their sled and some of their dogs
    He tells the other prospectors on the creek
    He tells his father
    He heads to Dawson on foot
  • How does the rain make Selo feel?
    playful and excited
    thankful and relieved
    depressed and frightened
    bored and lazy
  • We hiked up to the HEADLAND to see the view of the ocean.
    a large amount of rain that falls in a short time
    a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
    the lower edges of a roof extending beyond the building
    rushing streams of water
  • Icicles hang from the EAVES of the house during the winter.
    a loud, prolonged sound
    a violent disturbance
    a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
    the edges of a roof extending over the sides of a building
  • At the end of the story, how does Vern show that he is not angry with Selo?
    He shouts, "Rain, rain, go to Spain"
    He shows him his new cricket bat
    He gives Selo a new cricket bat
    He tells Selo he can bat first
  • What happens to people who look at Medusa?
    they become the Gorgon's prisoners
    they are eaten by snakes
    they immediately turn to stone
    they are transformed into snakes
  • Which of the following has Walt Masters NOT done?
    seen the sun at midnight
    played beneath the northern lights
    talked to a girl
    watched the ice jams on one of the mightiest rivers
  • Why does Polydectes ask Perseus to get the Gorgon's head?
    He wants to use the Gorgon's head to fight his enemies
    He wants to receive a wedding gift from Perseus
    He is afraid of the Gorgons and wants them dead
    He thinks Perseus will die in his attempt to do so
  • The old wizard's PROPHECY claimed that the young man would become a hero.
    a statement that something will happen in the future
    a large untidy pile of things
    a hidden, secret, or secluded part or place
    the state of being in puzzlement or confused
  • The children DEVOURED the chocolate cake at the birthday party.
    to prevent someone from doing what they are trying to do
    to make someone less angry by giving what they want
    to eat in a greedy way
    to twist your body from side to side violently
  • The young boy attempted to look MANLY by pretending to have muscles.
    to be next to or share a common border with something
    developing or happening now
    having qualities that people expect and admire in a man
    sudden and unexpected
  • PEALS of laughter could be heard from the chatty woman's conversation.
    a loud, prolonged sound
    a game between two teams
    rushing streams of water
    a violent disturbance
  • The PROSPECTOR collected his gold-mining equipment.
    bullets or shells that are fired from guns
    when a large group of people or animals run wild
    someone who looks for gold, minerals, or oil
    a piece of land a prospector takes as his or her own
  • She tried to APPEASE her screaming son by giving him ice cream.
    to make someone less angry by giving them what they want
    to twist your body from side to side violently
    to eat in a greedy way
    to float
  • The mysterious meeting left everyone in a state of PERPLEXITY.
    a state of puzzlement and confusion
    a statement that something will happen in the future
    a large untidy pile of things
    someone who can communicate with the gods
  • Which of the following is NOT a reason why Loren Hall is traveling slowly?
    He's old
    He had broken through the ice and froze his feet
    He has no dogs
    He isn't concerned about his claim being jumped
  • My neighbor's house ADJOINS mine.
    to move with a quick, sudden movement
    to withstand or hold out under
    having qualities that people expect and admire in a man
    to be next to or share a common border with something
  • What does Medusa have for hair?
    leaves
    serpents
    lizards
    gold
  • What makes Walt suspicious of the newcomers?
    Their dogs and equipment show they are ready for speed
    They are strangers on the Mazy May Creek
    They sit around the campfire and talk long into the night
    They make camp on a claim adjoining his father's claim
  • Why doesn't Perseus turn to stone when he finds Medusa?
    Medusa's face is covered by her arm
    He looks at her through the reflection of his shield
    The hat of darkness makes him invincible
    He closes his eyes and never sees her face
  • I brought and umbrella to the baseball game in case of a DOWNPOUR.
    a narrow are of land that sticks out into the sea
    a large amount of rain that falls in a short time
    a loud, prolonged sound
    edge of the roof extending beyond the sides of a building
  • My clothes always lie in a HEAP on the floor in my room.
    a statement that something will happen in the future
    a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part
    a large untidy pile of things
    the state of puzzlement and confusion
  • She came to an ABRUPT stop on her bike when she saw the massive tree blocking the road.
    sudden and unexpected
    developing or happening now
    to withstand or hold out under
    having qualities that people expect and admire in a man
  • Which of the following things has Walt Masters done?
    taken an elevator
    seen a cornfield
    seen the sun at midnight
    talked to a girl
  • Kites were seen HOVERING in the air during the festival.
    to twist your body from side to side violently
    to prevent someone from doing what they are trying to do
    to eat in a greedy way
    to float
  • What connection does Selo seem to have with the weather?
    The weather mirrors Selo's experiences
    Nice weather causes Selo to feel lonely
    Selo wants to start friendships over during nice weather
    Nice weather gives Selo clarity to see he behaved bad
  • How does Acrisios die?
    His foot is crushed by Perseus' discus while terrified
    Perseus shows him Medusa's head
    Perseus kills him with a sword
    He flees Argos and has an accident at sea
  • Trees and houses were being carried away by the TORRENTS from the storm.
    rushing streams of water
    a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
    the lower edges of roof extending over the sides
    a large amount of rain that falls in a short time
  • How does Dictys meet Danae?
    He finds her in an underground room
    He sees her at an athletic contest
    He sees her at Polydectyes' palace
    He finds her floating in a chest
  • Where does Selo throw Vern's bat and ball?
    in the bushes
    on the roof
    into the ocean
    underneath the home
  • The cake tasted AWFUL, but I smiled and told my friend it was delicious
    very sad
    a large amount of rain that falls in a short time
    very bad or unpleasant
    the edges of a roof extending over the side of the building
  • By locking my bedroom door, I THWARTED my sister's attempts to read my diary.
    to twist your body from side to side violently
    to eat in a greedy way
    to float
    to prevent someone from doing what they were trying to do
  • How is Selo a character that readers can easily relate to?
    He is passionate about cricket
    He lives in Mayano
    He hides under the bed during thnderstorms
    He fights with his friends and has secret fears
  • CRICKET is a popular sport in England.
    very sad
    a violent disturbance
    a loud, prolonged sound
    a game between two teams
  • How does Vern react when he finds out that Selo threw the bat and ball away?
    He runs home to tell his mother
    He yells at Selo
    He is happy because he knows he will get a new one
    He pretends it doesn't matter
  • When the claim jumpers' sled catches up to Walt, what allows Walt to escape?
    The claim jumpers shoot one of their own dogs
    Walt trips one of their dogs, capsizing their sled
    The claim jumpers run out of ammunition
    The scent of a dead animal sends the dogs the wrong way
  • The young child WRITHED to get out of his mother's arms so he could go play.
    to float
    to twist your body side to side violently
    to make someone feel less angry by giving what they want
    to prevent someone from doing what they are trying to do
  • The general ordered more supplies of weapons and AMMUNITION.
    bullets or shells that are fired from guns
    when a large group of people or animals run wild
    a piece of land a prospector claims as their own
    someone who looks for gold, minerals, or oil
  • Why doesn't Selo play with Vern and Amy for the rest of the rainy season?
    They can't play cricket without a ball and bat
    He thinks they are angry and will never forgive him
    He is too afraid of the rain to go out
    Vern and Amy aren't allowed to go out when it rains
  • My daughter became DEPRESSED when she found out we weren't going to Disney World.
    a loud, prolonged sound
    very sad
    a violent disturbance
    very bad or unpleasant
  • What worries Walt at the beginning of the story?
    People might try to jump Loren Hall's claim
    His father is gone and he is all alone
    His father hasn't recorded his claim
    Loren Hall has broken through the ice and froze his feet
  • We all JERKED forward when the bus driver suddenly slammed on the brakes.
    to withstand or hold out under
    a piece of land a prospector takes as their own
    to be next to or share a common border with
    to move with a quick, sudden movement
  • Why does Selo go out into the road and whistle to himself on days when the rain stops?
    He hopes Vern and Amy will hear him and talk to him
    He hopes to annoy Vern and Amy on the other side
    He has a tune stuck in his head
    He is entertaining himself
  • A STAMPEDE of African antelopes was caused by the hungry hyenas chasing the herd.
    bullets of shells that are fired from guns
    someone who looks for gold, minerals, or oil
    when a group or people or animals run wild
    a piece of land a prospector takes as their own
  • What do claim jumpers do?
    jump over claims
    sell supplies to mining camps
    steal sled dogs
    steal the rights to gold in specific areas
  • The angry mob caused TUMULT as they protested against the government.
    a violent disturbance
    a narrow area of land that sticks out into the sea
    a large amount of rain that falls in a short time
    a loud, prolonged sound
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