Fantastic Mr. Fox Vocabulary Quiz

The meat was _____________ in gravy.

• lousy

• miserable

• smothered

• wafted

The smell of bacon _________ through the house.

• wafted

• vast

• swiftly

• luscious

Which of the following words below is a synonym of glum?

• Cheerful

• Excited

• Unhappy

• Friendly

"His black nose twitched from side to side, sniffing and sniffing for the scent of danger. He found none, and he was just about to go trotting forward into the wood when he heard or thought he heard a tiny noise."

What is the definition of the word trotting in this sentence?

• to be slow to act

• to drink or eat something loudly

• to go at a quick, steady pace

• to cry out like a dog or wolf

"Wake up!" he shouted. "They are digging us out!" Mrs. Fox was wide awake in one second. She sat up, quivering all over. "Are you sure that's it?" she whispered.

What does the word quivering mean in this sentence?

• to stand still

• to move forward with slow movement

• to shake with a slight movement

• to float or be carried in the air

Which of the following words below is an antonym of the word clever?

• Intelligent

• Brilliant

• Capable

• Foolish

Bean picked his nose delicately with a long finger. "I have a plan," he said.

What is the meaning of delicately as it used in the sentence?

• in an anxious manner

• in a very careful manner

• awkward in movement or in handling things

• to do something in a carefree way

"You've had your last chicken!" yelled Boggis. "You'll never come prowling around my farm again!"

Which of the following words has the closest meaning to the word prowling?

• Lurking

• Ignore

• Carelessness

• Charge

"Whereupon the three men all shook hands with one another and swore a solemn oath that they would not go back to their farms until the fox was caught."

What is the meaning of oath as it used in the sentence?

• a serious promise

• failure to observe an agreement

• disloyal or insincere

• falsehood

The people jeered and laughed. But this only made the three farmers more furious and more obstinate and more determined than ever not to give up until they had caught the fox.

What is the definition of jeered?

• express approval of something

• make rude and mocking remarks

• cheer for someone

• to show kindness or regard