In each of the following sets of words underline the one word in each set that does not belong, then write a sentence explaining why it does not fit. You may need to use a dictionary. 1. vile, abominable, atrocious, spirited
2. gumption, indignant, initiative, ingenuity
3. interjection, fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy
4. pestilence, calcifications, courge, plague
5. fractious, irritable, unassertive, peevish
6. immodest, improper, incoherent, indecent

Which of the following passages from the book best represents the author's use of symbolism? a. the photograph taken of the young enlisted men representing the horrors of war b. woody's mustache representing the government's hidden rules and regulations c. papa's fishing fleet representing his interrogation experience in the south dakotan military facility d. the large empty expanse of the firebreak representing jeanne's feelings of separation from her parents

Which statement from chamberlain's speech to parliament did the least to support his cause? a. "no doubt i shall have plenty of critics who will say that i am guilty of facile optimism . ." b. "the house will remember that when i last addressed them i gave them some account of the godesberg memorandum . ." c. "therefore, it was essential that we should quickly reach a conclusion . ." d. "the relief that our escape from this great peril of war has, i think, everywhere been mingled in this country with a profound feeling of sympathy . ."

That rolled gracefully toward the shore