Those Three Wishes
Quiz by Amanda Girvin
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- Q1
Vocab: Which definition below most closely matches the meaning of "grimace"?
A facial expression that shows delight
A facial expression that shows confusion
A facial expression that shows disgust or great dislike
A character from a popular fast food restaurant chain
30sL.8.4.a - Q2
Vocab: Which definition below most closely matches the meaning of "triumphantly" in "Those Three Wishes" ?
playing an instrument
proudly
like a general
victoriously
30sL.8.4.a - Q3
Vocab: Which definition below is closest in meaning to altruist in "Those Three Wishes" ?
one who thinks they are important
one who tells it like it is
one who is generous/shows generosity to others
one who tells the truth all the time
30sL.8.4.a - Q4
Vocab: What does the word contamination mean as it is used in "Those Three Wishes" ?
poison
30sL.8.4.a - Q5
Using Melinda Alice’s actions as a guide, what does the "malice" in her nickname mean?
a desire to hurt others
a desire to help others
a desire to spread joy
a desire to be left alone
30sL.8.4.a - Q6
Which theme best fits the story "Those Three Wishes" ?
Be careful what you wish for.
All are possible correct answers
Greed is the root of all evil.
Choose your words carefully
30sRL.8.2 - Q7
Which line of text BEST supports the nickname Melinda Malice?
"Melinda was clever..."
"the wave of altruism washed over her and was gone"
"She wanted to study alone in a quiet spot she had14 because there was going to be big math test."
"The surprising thing about Melinda Alice was her power; no one trusted her, but no one avoided her either."
30sRL.8.2 - Q8
This selection is a...
form of persuasive text
form of informational text
form of argumentative text
form of literature
30s - Q9
Before meeting the snail, how many wishes did Melinda Alice have?
0
infinite
2
3
30s - Q10
What was Melinda Alice's first wish for?
3 wishes
1000 more wishes
infinite number of wishes
no wishes
30sRL.8.1 - Q11
Which literary device appears in this short story?
extended metaphor
onomatopoeia
a flashback
chronological order
30s