Vocabulary Quiz: Science Fiction & Social Commentary

When Aiko first moved to France, she didn't speak French. It was difficult for her to meet anyone or make friends, and she was very lonely. Which word best describes Aiko?

• Impulsive

• Peculier

• Isolated

• Dependent

When Katie and Mike were a couple, he told her all his secrets. After they broke up, Katie purposely shared the most embarrassing things Mike had told her with all their friends. She did it just to hurt him. Which word best describes Katie's actions?

• Cruel

• Efficient

• Reluctant

• Empathetic

The last time I hung out with Tricia, we got into a big argument. I'm not mad anymore, but I'm a little worried that she is still angry at me. I am not sure if I should go to this party at her house tonight. Which word best describes your feelings?

• Reluctant

• Cruel

• Efficient

• Empathetic

My mom has to take time off work whenever one of us kids has a dentist appointment. With five kids in the family, she was missing a lot of work! So my mom decided to book all our appointments on the same day so she only had to take one day off. Which word best describes mom's actions?

• Peculiar

• Impulsive

• Efficient

• Dependent

In Theo's class, there is a girl everyone picks on. Sometimes Theo want to join in, but then he thinks about what it must feel like to be that girl. Theo just can't do something that would make someone else feel so bad. What word describes Theo?

• Peculiarity

• Insitinct

• Empathy

• Dependent

Deann had every intention of going to school that day. But when she saw one of her friends get on the bus that goes to the mall, she jumped on too. What word describes Deann's actions?

• Impulsive

• Cruel

• Efficient

• Empathetic

In the 1950's, the American government was very worried about citizens who believed in Communism. The government made lists of suspected Communists and called them to testify in Congress. People lost their jobs and their friends as a result. This situation describes what word?

• Persecute

• Dependent

• Empathize

• Peculier

After the factory closed, it took Tomas months to find another job. During that time, his church collected money for him and came by with baskets of food. He never could have made it without that help. Which word best describes Tomas?

• Dependent

• Isolated

• Instinctive

• Reluctant

Pilar was standing on a corner when a boy started to step into the street. Pilar could see a bus coming, but the boy wasn't looking. She reached out and grabbed his arm, saving him! Afterward, Pilar said that she had not even had time to think--she just reacted in the moment. Which word describes Pilar?

• Empathetic

• Instivctive

• Reluctant

• Dependent

Leo has some very unusual habits. For instance, he likes to say "Happy New Year!" to people all year long, and he always wears his shirts inside out. What word describes Leo?

• Reclutant

• Dependent

• Peculiar

• Cruel