Exploring Vocabulary and Themes in 'A Bad Case of Stripes' Quiz

1. What is the meaning of 'fretting'?

Scratching

Sleeping

Laughing

Worrying

Fretting typically refers to feeling or showing worry or nervousness.

Explanation

Fretting typically refers to feeling or showing worry or nervousness.

2. What does it mean to impress someone?

Not making any effort to gain positive attention from others.

Do something that people will notice and like. You impress them because....

To do something that people don't notice or like.

To be unnoticeable and disliked by others.

Impressing someone involves making a positive impact that is noticed and appreciated by others. It is not about going unnoticed or making no effort to gain approval.

Explanation

Impressing someone involves making a positive impact that is noticed and appreciated by others. It is not about going unnoticed or making no effort to gain approval.

3. What is a cough?

A type of sneeze where no noise is made.

A way of breathing deeply and exhaling forcefully.

A sound made by snoring during sleep.

When you're sick, air suddenly comes out of your lungs with a noise.

A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus, irritants, or foreign particles. It is often a symptom of an underlying condition like a cold or flu.

Explanation

A cough is a reflex action to clear your airways of mucus, irritants, or foreign particles. It is often a symptom of an underlying condition like a cold or flu.

4. What does 'prodded' mean?

Poked (to make something move or change)

Slapped (to strike someone or something with the palm of one's hand)

Tickled (to lightly touch someone in a way that causes laughter or squirming)

Pushed (to exert force on something in order to move it)

Prodded is a term that refers to poking something to make it move or change, similar to pushing, tickling, or slapping something.

Explanation

Prodded is a term that refers to poking something to make it move or change, similar to pushing, tickling, or slapping something.

5. What is a disaster?

A peaceful day at the beach.

A joyful celebration or party.

A terrible event, like an earthquake or a flood.

A successful business venture.

A disaster refers to a catastrophic event that causes significant damage, destruction, or loss. It is usually associated with natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.

Explanation

A disaster refers to a catastrophic event that causes significant damage, destruction, or loss. It is usually associated with natural disasters such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, and wildfires.

6. What is an ointment?

A style of dance.

A type of food seasoning.

Cream that you put on a burn or cut to soothe the pain.

A type of musical instrument.

An ointment is a topical medication used to soothe pain and promote healing in the skin. It is commonly applied to burns or cuts for relief.

Explanation

An ointment is a topical medication used to soothe pain and promote healing in the skin. It is commonly applied to burns or cuts for relief.

7. What happens when something has vanished?

When you can't see it any more, it vanished or disappeared

It teleports to another location.

It transforms into something else.

It turns invisible.

The correct answer explains that vanishing or disappearance occurs when something is no longer visible.

Explanation

The correct answer explains that vanishing or disappearance occurs when something is no longer visible.

8. What does it mean when something disappears?

When something shrinks in size.

When something transforms into a new form.

When something can't be seen any more.

When something changes color suddenly.

Disappearing refers to something no longer being visible or able to be seen, without necessarily changing its form, size, or color.

Explanation

Disappearing refers to something no longer being visible or able to be seen, without necessarily changing its form, size, or color.

9. Remedy.

Relief - Aspirin provides relief from pain but may not necessarily be a cure.

Treatment - Aspirin can be used as a treatment for pain, but it is not a definitive solution.

Therapy - Aspirin can be part of a therapy plan for managing pain, but it is not a standalone remedy.

Cure -- Aspirin is one remedy for pain.

A remedy is something that relieves or cures a problem or ailment. Aspirin is considered a remedy for pain because it helps alleviate the symptoms. While it may not permanently cure the underlying cause of the pain, it provides temporary relief.

Explanation

A remedy is something that relieves or cures a problem or ailment. Aspirin is considered a remedy for pain because it helps alleviate the symptoms. While it may not permanently cure the underlying cause of the pain, it provides temporary relief.

10. What is a psychologist?

A pharmacist

A personal trainer

Doctor for your mind

A dentist

A psychologist is a trained professional who helps individuals with their mental health and well-being, they are not the same as a pharmacist, dentist, or personal trainer.

Explanation

A psychologist is a trained professional who helps individuals with their mental health and well-being, they are not the same as a pharmacist, dentist, or personal trainer.

11. What is another term for 'completely'?

All the way. The building was completely destroyed by the disaster.

Halfway

Partially

Somewhat

The correct term synonymous with 'completely' is 'all the way', indicating total or absolute destruction in this context.

Explanation

The correct term synonymous with 'completely' is 'all the way', indicating total or absolute destruction in this context.

12. What does the term 'environmental' refer to?

The process of recycling materials.

The study of weather patterns.

The protection of endangered species.

The things all around you

The term 'environmental' refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It encompasses everything around you that can influence an individual or organization.

Explanation

The term 'environmental' refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. It encompasses everything around you that can influence an individual or organization.