The World According to Humphrey Vocabulary Test

Aldo thought it was strange that Mrs. Brisbane had left on the projector in her classroom. What is a projector?

• a device that controls the flow of water into a sink or tub

• an electronic took that sends out a steady beat to help musicians keep the rhythm

• a system of tubes that moves fresh air through a closed space

• a machine that shows a picture by shining a light through a transparent image

Humphrey thought that one could learn a lot by getting to know another species. A species is a ---

• the trail made to go from one place to another

• group of beings that have similar characteristics

• way or manner by which a task is accomplished

• set of states that are ruled by one government

Humphrey speaked that hamsters were nocturnal. To be nocturnal is to be ---.

• known by many

• likely to carry germs

• active at night

• easy to scare

After Humphrey grabbed the closest seed, he scurried toward the second seed. What does scurried mean?

• stared in a long manner

• tipped the body to one side

• smelled by taking fast breaths

• ran with short, quick steps

According to Dr. Hammer, hamsters enjoy a change in routine. What does routine mean?

• a being's outward appearance

• the air's temperature, movement and water content

• a position that gives one a certain view of things

• a regular course of action or practice

Humphrey left the pet shop amid squeals of encouragement from his friends. Encouragement is ---.

• a sense of sadness and loss

• an expression of hope and approval

• an objection due to unfairness

• an intense feeling of love and loyalty

The boys took a set of blocks from DeeLee's room and built a maze for Humphrey. A maze is a ---.

• a bridge that can be traveled by foot

• grand seat upon which a ruler sits

• complicated and confusing set of passages meant to be a puzzle

• raised platform which performances are done for an audience

Until Sayeh returned to his cage with her mother late in the afternoon, Humphrey dozed. What is the meaning of dozed?

• slept lightly

• sang softly

• slimbed up and down

• ate constantly

While Aldo balanced his broom, Humphrey squeaked happily. Balanced means ---.

• supported to keep from falling

• looked at carefully to determine the condition of

• threw in a wild manner

• took from sight or concealed

Before she left, Ms. Mac attached a chart to humphrey's cage. What is a chart?

• a bell that is shaped like a ball

• a bottle that drips water into a pan.

• a sheet with information laid out in a graphic form

• a treat made of pressed seeds and fruit