1. The curtain was transparent. What does transparent mean? - Easily seen through

2. The person telling the story. - narrator

3. My friend decided to pelt the window with snowballs. What does pelt mean? - to throw a stream of things

4. How did Annie eventually get rid of her flashbacks and guilt? - she taught Helen the meaning of words

5. My mom insinuated that there were cookies missing from the jar. - to hint slyly

6. The day before vacation seemed to be interminable. - endless, seems to never end

7. Why did Philip really get suspended? - he had gotten sent to the office twice in one week

8. What was the setting of “The Miracle Worker?” - Tuscumbia, Alabama early 1880s

9. It is customary to take off your hat when you enter the building. - traditional, routine

10. the author’s message or lesson - theme

11. Philip disliked Miss Narwin because he was failing her class. Example of which term? - external conflict

12. Water began to trickle down the side of the house. - to fall in small amounts

13. The Super Bowl will culminate the professional football season. - the end or climax

14. Dr. Seymour only cared about this… - school budget

15. What was the conclusion of Nothing But the Truth? - Phil transferred schools and Miss Narwin resigned

16. There were mutual concerns about the budget. - shared

17. My cousin is quite a firebrand. - a troublemaker or an energetic person

18. The man was poised and ready to attack. - ready for action

19. Trivial details should not be stressed over. - minor, unimportant

20. My mom tried to dissuade me from making that phone call. - to discourage or talk one out of

21. Sleep is indispensable. - absolutely necessary

22. The girl showed indifference towards the dog. - lack of concern

23. The man was very sullen after his team lost. - upset, sad, angry