Vocabulary in Context: Test Yourself with the New York Times

Drawn from the New York Times' superb Learning Network program, this multiple choice question checks readers' knowledge of two vocabulary words in a paragraph from a review of the 2011 film Take Shelter. An interactive answer key clearly explains context clues that support comprehension. Link to the original article and a host of handy resources are included. I'd use this as a literacy-building sponge activity or SAT prep for fast finishers in the computer lab.