The All American Slurp
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We talked to our new neighbors for a long time, and they invited us to a ___________________ dinner.
This quiz, based on 'The All American Slurp,' assesses understanding of vocabulary within the context of a short story. It targets comprehension of terms and phrases used in everyday and academic contexts, enhancing both reading skills and cultural understanding.
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They were having a huge __________________________ sale.
Explanation
The correct answer is "rummage". In this context, a "rummage sale" refers to a large sale where second-hand items are sold, typically to raise money for a cause or organization. The word "rummage" implies that there is a wide variety of items available, and customers can search through them to find something they want.Rate this question:
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I bought a book about Spanish verbs and _____________________________.
Explanation
The correct answer is "inflections" because the sentence is indicating that the speaker purchased a book specifically about Spanish verbs and something related to verbs, which would be inflections. Inflections are the changes made to a verb to indicate tense, mood, voice, person, and number. Therefore, it can be inferred that the book is likely to provide information and explanations about the different forms and variations of Spanish verbs.Rate this question:
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My mother bought some old _______________________ jars to use for storing home-made jam.
Explanation
The sentence states that the mother bought some old jars to use for storing home-made jam. The word "relish" fits in this context as it is a type of condiment that can be stored in jars. Therefore, "relish" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Time passed in the bathroom of the restaurant. Then the narrator heard the door open again. The next thing that happened was ___________________.
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Mother came to see about her
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She went to dinner at Meg's house
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Her friend from school came in
Correct Answer
A. Mother came to see about herExplanation
After spending some time in the bathroom, the narrator heard the door open again, indicating that someone else had entered. The correct answer, "Mother came to see about her," suggests that it was the narrator's mother who entered the bathroom to check on her. This implies that the narrator was either expecting their mother to come and check on them or that the mother was concerned and wanted to make sure everything was okay.Rate this question:
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The narrator became acquainted with a few kids at school. To be acquainted is to _____________________.
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Get to know someone
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Feel competitive toward
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Never have heard about someone
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A. Get to know someoneExplanation
To be acquainted with someone means to get to know them. It implies that the narrator has become familiar with and formed a relationship with a few kids at school. It suggests that they have spent time together, interacted, and learned about each other's personalities and interests.Rate this question:
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The Lin family was offered a relish tray. A relish tray is a __________________.
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Leg of meat
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Dish of vegetable snacks
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Loaf of bread
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A. Dish of vegetable snacksExplanation
A relish tray is a dish of vegetable snacks. It typically consists of a variety of raw or pickled vegetables such as carrots, celery, cucumbers, olives, and pickles. It is often served as an appetizer or a side dish and provides a refreshing and crunchy accompaniment to a meal.Rate this question:
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Mrs. Gleason served a buffet dinner. A buffet is a meal at which guests _____________________.
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Are served by a host
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Cook their own food
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Serve themselves
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A. Serve themselvesExplanation
A buffet is a meal at which guests serve themselves. In this type of dining arrangement, the guests are able to choose and serve their own food from a variety of options that are laid out on a table or counter. This allows each individual to customize their plate according to their preferences and dietary restrictions. It also eliminates the need for a host or waitstaff to serve the guests, making it a convenient and efficient way to serve a large number of people.Rate this question:
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When we moved into our new _____________________________, we became __________________________ with our neighbors immediately.
Correct Answer
residence acquaintedExplanation
When we moved into our new residence, we became acquainted with our neighbors immediately.Rate this question:
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The Lins had been invited to the Gleasons' residence. A residence is a _______________________.
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Place of business
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Neighborhood
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Place where someone lives
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A. Place where someone livesExplanation
A residence is a place where someone lives. It refers to a dwelling or a house where people reside or make their home.Rate this question:
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When Mrs. Gleason dumped rice out of her bowl and mixed it with her other food, she was probably ________________________.
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Hoping to find more meat
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Trying to fix her food in a Chinese manner
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Showing that she didn't like the food
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A. Trying to fix her food in a Chinese mannerExplanation
Mrs. Gleason was probably trying to fix her food in a Chinese manner by dumping rice out of her bowl and mixing it with her other food. In Chinese cuisine, it is common to mix rice with other dishes to create a balanced and flavorful meal.Rate this question:
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Mrs. Lin bought what her family needed at rummage sales. In this story, rummage means ___________________.
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Used objects
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Large objects
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Expensive objects
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A. Used objectsExplanation
In this story, rummage means used objects. Rummage sales typically involve selling second-hand items that are no longer needed by their original owners. Mrs. Lin bought what her family needed at rummage sales, indicating that she purchased previously owned items rather than new or expensive ones.Rate this question:
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After the waiter spilled wine at the Lakeview restaurant, the narrator _____________________.
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Quickly finished her soup
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Tried to read the French on the menu
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Hid in the restaurant's bathroom
Correct Answer
A. Hid in the restaurant's bathroomExplanation
The correct answer is "hid in the restaurant's bathroom". The narrator's response to the waiter spilling wine suggests that she wanted to avoid the situation or the embarrassment caused by the spill. Hiding in the bathroom would provide a temporary escape from the scene and give the narrator some time to compose herself before returning to the table.Rate this question:
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Father made diagrams of verbs and their inflections. In this story, inflections are _____________________.
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Lists of how errors are made with verbs
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The ways a verb can be used
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Information about the origin of verbs
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A. The ways a verb can be usedExplanation
In the given story, the father made diagrams of verbs and their inflections. Inflections refer to the different forms of a verb that indicate tense, number, person, etc. Therefore, the inflections provide information about the different ways a verb can be used.Rate this question:
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When the teacher praised the narrator, Father and Mother disagreed with her. You could say that they believed ______________________.
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Their daughter was not a good student
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It was not polite to appear proud in public
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They thought that her classes were not hard enough
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A. It was not polite to appear proud in publicExplanation
Father and Mother disagreed with the teacher's praise because they believed it was not polite to appear proud in public. They may have thought that displaying pride in their daughter's achievements could be seen as boastful or arrogant. It is possible that they valued humility and modesty, and preferred to downplay their daughter's accomplishments rather than openly acknowledge them.Rate this question:
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What is the genre of this story?
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Why does the narrator want her mother to buy her some jeans?
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How does she persuade her mother to buy her jeans?
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Why is the Lin family surprised when their host offers them raw celery?
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Why does the narrator's father take the family to eat in an expensive restaurant?
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What does the narrator discover about how to drink a milkshake?
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Why is it hard for the Lin family to adapt to a new culture?
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How do you think the narrator in this story would feel about the S.O.R. Losers? (Extra Credit - but you must attempt)* Restate the question* Answer the question* Give examples to support your answer* Make a personal connection or opinion
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