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What does 'shone' refer to?
What does 'shone' refer to?
past and past participle of shine.
What does 'combusted' mean?
What does 'combusted' mean?
consume by fire.
What does 'vanished' mean?
What does 'vanished' mean?
disappear suddenly and completely.
What is meant by 'transparent'?
What is meant by 'transparent'?
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What does 'dense' mean?
What does 'dense' mean?
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What does 'dodged' mean?
What does 'dodged' mean?
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What does 'complimented' mean?
What does 'complimented' mean?
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What is 'appetite'?
What is 'appetite'?
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Why did Uri tie a rope around Misha's waist?
Why did Uri tie a rope around Misha's waist?
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Why did Misha desperately want to believe in angels?
Why did Misha desperately want to believe in angels?
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What did Uri mean when he said he believed in bread?
What did Uri mean when he said he believed in bread?
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Why were so many of Warsaw's Jews walking in the streets carrying possessions?
Why were so many of Warsaw's Jews walking in the streets carrying possessions?
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Why do you think Enos said that only Jackboots believed in angels?
Why do you think Enos said that only Jackboots believed in angels?
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Study Notes
Vocabulary Definitions
- Shone: Past tense of "shine," indicating something that emitted light.
- Combusted: Refers to being consumed by fire, either an object or the act itself.
- Vanished: Describes something that disappears suddenly and entirely without leaving a trace.
- Transparent: A property of materials that allow light to pass through clearly, enabling clear visibility of objects behind them.
- Dense: Indicates a high degree of compactness in a substance, often relating to its mass and volume.
- Dodged: To avoid an individual or object by making a quick or sudden movement in a different direction.
- Complimented: The act of politely praising someone for their actions or achievements.
- Appetite: A natural physiological desire for food, reflecting hunger and the body's need for nourishment.
Significant Plot Points
- Uri's Protective Action: Uri ties a rope around Misha’s waist to keep him close after he leaves during curfew, signifying a protective gesture amidst the chaos.
- Misha’s Yearning for Belief: Misha's desire to believe in angels stems from a lack of faith in anything previously, highlighting a quest for hope and reassurance in a troubling environment.
- Uri’s Pragmatism: Uri expresses his belief in bread as it represents something tangible and real, revealing his reliance on concrete elements in life rather than abstract concepts.
- Displacement of Jews in Warsaw: Many Jews were seen in the streets with their possessions due to forced evictions, a reflection of the harsh realities they faced leading to their relocation into ghettos.
- Enos's Perspective on Belief: Enos’s comment about only "Jackboots" believing in angels underscores a contrast between the comforts of those in power and the struggles faced by the oppressed.
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Test your understanding of vocabulary from chapters 9 to 15 of 'Milkweed'. This quiz includes definitions and usage of words found in the text, helping to deepen your comprehension. Perfect for students looking to enhance their literary skills.
