10 Questions
What is the purpose of the vocabulary exercise at the beginning of the text?
To practice identifying text evidence that supports a given theme statement.
What does the word 'abutment' mean?
Part of a bridge that supports the pressure of passing vehicles.
What does the word 'awestruck' mean?
Filled with wonder or surprise.
What does the word 'pliant' mean?
Easily bent.
What does the word 'smirk' mean?
To smile smugly.
What was Adam's reason for beating up the guy at the mall?
He just bugged me, that's all.
Why did Adam think the guy thought he could take him?
Because he was smaller.
What did Adam do to the guy?
He broke his nose.
Why couldn't Adam stick around after beating up the guy?
Because someone called the cops.
What trouble is Adam already in with the cops?
It is not mentioned in the text.
Test your vocabulary skills and ability to identify text evidence with this quiz on Todd Strauser's "On the Bridge." Practice pronouncing and reviewing words like "abutment" and "awestruck" as you learn to identify theme statements supported by text evidence.
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