A Raisin in the Sun Test Review

Which word means 'slightly strange; odd'?

• Eccentric
• Implore
• Plaintive
• Deplore

Which word means 'threatening'?

• Deplorable
• Facetious
• Menacing
• Exuberant

What does 'Amiable' mean?

• spread throughout; soaked in
• kind; good-natured
• loud; irritating; high-pitched
• not discouraged

What does 'Gall' mean?

• Bold and disrespectful
• Pitifully sad and sorrowful
• Disbelieving; doubtful
• Joking about something serious

True or False: The word 'implore' is CORRECTLY used in the following sentence: Janet was implored and could not believe her eyes when she saw a bear sitting in the tree outside her window.

• True
• False

True or False: The word 'undaunted' is CORRECTLY used in the following sentence: Even though the odds were highly stacked against her, Danielle was undaunted and stepped up to the line to begin the race that no one but herself thought she could win.

• True
• False

True or False: The word 'Exuberant' is CORRECTLY used in the following sentence: Dan was exuberant when he missed the game-winning shot, leaving his team one game short of going to the state tournament.

• True
• False

Which of the following is the best synonym for the word 'Implore'?

• Vindicated
• Incredulous
• Beseech
• Exuberant

Which of the following words means "Loud; irritating; high-pitched"?

• Gall
• Strident
• Undaunted
• Wrought

Which of the following words means "Casual, disrespectful attitude"?

• Dangerous position
• Shaped; made
• Flippant
• Epitaph