Question

1. the pioneers will forge through the snow to reach shelter. forge means:

a. push forward b. take breaks c. skip ahead

1. esther gets to school and realizes she forgot her homework papers. she is in a blind

that means esther:
a. is being squished b. is very upset c. has a problem

1. the opposite of pal is:

a. student b. friend c. enemy

1. lupitas mother says she is in full bloom. in full bloom means lupita is:

a. elegant and beautiful b. a flower gardener c. healthy and young

Explanation:

1. For question 12: In the context of traveling through snow to reach shelter, "forge" means to push forward through difficult conditions.
2. For question 13: The idiom "in a bind" describes being in a difficult or problematic situation.
3. For question 14: A "pal" is a friend, so its opposite is an enemy.
4. For question 15: The phrase "in full bloom" figuratively describes a person who is healthy, vibrant, and in the prime of youth.

Answer:

1. A. push forward
2. C. has a problem
3. C. enemy
4. C. healthy and young