TMZ Chapters 1 - 6

Which of the following pictures best conveys a solemn moment?

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What is a hamlet?

• A small ham

• A small village

• A large city

• A baby pig

Which of the following uses the word precarious most accurately in a sentence?

• She left her books in a precarious pile unconcerned by the fact that it was likely to fall of the bench immediately.

• She gave him a precarious gift to show how much she appreciated his help over the years.

• She was in a precarious state after eating a satisfying meal and knowing that she would have a long and restful sleep in her warm bed.

• She invited her around to share a precarious before they went to the movies.

Identify the definition that corresponds with the way the word maw is used in The Midnight Zoo.

A maw...

• is a mangled paw

• is a female grandparent.

• is the mouth of a voracious animal.

• is when you haven't had enough and need extra.

What is the definition of the word cajole?

• To increase the energy level of food by increasing the amount of complex and simple carbohydrates contained in it.

• To suddenly extinguish another person's experience of joy or pleasure.

• To tease someone relentlessly.

• To convince somebody to do something they may not want to do by using flattery, gentle persuasion or positive encouragement.

The word despotic describes someone...

• who likes to reuse things that have been passed on, lost or thrown away.

• who performs work for a postal service or delivers packages.

• who is excessively happy in a way that is annoying or discomforting.

• who uses power to be cruel, unreasonable or unfair.

What does hunkered mean?

• squatted or hunched down

• stretched out or extended

• tired or exhausted

• concerned or worried

Which of the following does not describe a task that would generally be considered futile?

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Which of the following sentences uses the word glint accurately?

• He took a large glint with him to ensure he was prepared for the challenge ahead.

• She saw the sunlight glint on the surface of the water.

• His jacket was very glint and everyone stopped to admire it.

• He ran with glint all the way to the shops.

Which of the following is a lance?

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