The Story of an Hour Vocabulary Quiz

When Brett finally makes the varsity football team, the coach says, “I’m

rewarding not only your talent, but also your persistence.” What might the

coach mean by this?

• The coach is glad that Brett is talented. Otherwise he couldn't have put him on the team.

• The coach is glad that Brett has been consistent even though it was hard.

• The coach is glad because Brett has proved that he is great at football.

• The coach is glad because Brett has shown kindness to others on the team even though he is popular.

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If a dog is under the table, imploring for a piece of your delicious

cheeseburger, what kinds of things is your dog doing? How do you know?

• The dog is barking.

• The dog is sleeping.

• The dog is whining and jumping up and down.

• The dog is chasing you.

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If Taylor’s repeated importunities finally made Lisa go on a date with him,

what was he probably doing? How do you know?

• Taylor forced Lisa to go on a date with him. Poor Lisa. Call the cops.

• Taylor was being rude and Lisa is into bad boys so she said yes. Stupid Lisa.

• Taylor cried until Lisa said yes. Lisa thought he was a a baby. It did not go well.

• Taylor was consistent and annoying so Lisa gave in. Poor Lisa. Don't show up girl.

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Choose the best definition for afflicted

• cause (someone) to deviate from an intended purpose.

• (of a problem or illness) cause pain or suffering to; affect or trouble

• (of a celestial body) be in a stressful aspect with (another celestial body or a point on the ecliptic).

• cause (something) to change direction by interposing something; turn aside from a straight course.

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Define forestall.

• spend time aimlessly; idle.

• an imaginary fierce wild animal,” or may mean “savage, destructive.

• prevent or obstruct by taking action ahead of time.

• deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct

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When they told Seth the news he was aquiver with excitment.

• Seth showed excitement through his body language.

• Seth was angry about the news not showing excitment.

• Seth showed no emotion at all.

• Excitement was visible on Seth's face.

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The relationship between Tom and Sarah was tumultuous. Whenever Tom proposed, Sarah was hesitant. Why?

• Tom cheated on Sarah and she found out.

• Sarah is in love with someone else.

• Sarah was confused about what Tom was asking. She was too shook to answer.

• Tom and Sarah's relationship is toxic and they do not need to be getting married.

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