ex 2.

(1) vilify
(2) turmoil
(3) riots
(4) obnoxious
(5) minority
(6) to inflict
(7) rifles
(8) tangible

ex 4.

to stockpile - to accumulate, to hoard

woes - suffering
irate - angry, annoyed
skewed - suddenly change direction or position
to bolster - to help
savvy - knowing, experienced
to cow - make someone do what you want by frightening them
to boo - express disapproval

ex 5.

1. c) testament
2. Because it spreads very quickly and widely on the internet.
3. d) republicans and democrats
4. White conservative men from rural areas.
5. a) to protect their masculinity
6. Naomi Wadler became famous by giving speeches at marches and bringing awareness to black girls
and women who were victims of gun violence.
7. b) they did not receive support from the NRA
8. In the ability to see through the nonsense of the old misogynistic laws set in place by the older
generations.

ex 2.

(1) Cinderella Effect - e) It is a term used by psychologists to describe the situation of

stepchildren being abused or mistreated by their stepparents.
(2) Runaway - h) A minor who has left the home of his or her parent or legal
guardian without permission or has been thrown out by his or her
parent.
(3) Toddler - a) A very young child who is learning how to walk.
(4) Safe house - g) Shelter, place to stay for a while after leaving the abuser.
(5) Foundling - i) Name given to children who are abandoned.
(6) Children at risk - b) Children born or living with families suffering significant social
problems.
(7) Latch key children - c) Children who spend part of the day in school, part of it at home
alone.
(8) Battery - j) The act of beating someone.
(9) Cycle of violence - d) The pattern of abusive behaviour in a family.
(10) Honeymoon phase - f) It is a stage in the abusive relationship characterized by affection,
apology, and apparent end of violence

ex 3.

a) My siblings and I would be left alone for months at a time by our mother
b) If I argued back it would have made him even angrier.
c) He criticized me for the clothes I was wearing.
d) This was the first time I’ve been given compliments.
e) Feelings of fear and shame made me downplay my meeting with a counselor.