Mood

Cobwebs dripped from every corner,

and the furniture had seen better

days. When Amanda sat down, she

was disgusted by a cloud of dust

that puffed up around her. Nothing

in the room was anything but old,

including their host, Mrs. Nelson.

What is the mood of this passage?

• Disgusted

• Warm

• Worried

• Exhausted

In the distance, a lone wolf howled a sorry song. For as far as the travelers could see, there was nothing but dust, tumbleweeds, and dry grass.

What is the mood of this passage?

• morose

• nauseated

• desolate

• cheerful

The mourners filed into the large, quiet room. Most were dressed in black and seemed to sink into the background as they murmured quietly to one another awaiting the start of the services.

What is the mood of this passage?

• somber

• trustful

• indifferent

• amused

The room was a relic of a bygone time. The antique furniture, while a bit dusty, remained as impressive as the day it was purchased. Even the host, Mrs. Nelson, seemed to carry a dignity that was part of an earlier era.

What is the mood of this passage?

• nostalgic

• excited

• flirty

• lonely

The dark heavy furniture dominated the room, which was lit by a single dusty bulb hanging from the ceiling. Dressed in gray or black, the group huddled together near a small oil-burning stove. No one spoke. No one even risked making eye contact. There was nothing left to say. There was, simply, nothing left.

What is the mood of this passage?

• depressing

• glamorous

• curious

• humorous

The gentle sound of the breeze across the desert was broken only by the howl of a distant wolf, perhaps calling to a comrade to share the clear, cool night. The travelers sighed with relief and settled down for a restful night under the watchful stars.

What is the mood of this passage?

• cynical

• ecstatic

• soothing

• disturbing

The energy in the room was contagious. Several people chatted excitedly in one area, pausing occasionally to tap their feet to the cheerful, upbeat music playing form the ceiling speakers. People walked into the room with their heads hanging, shuffling their feet, but it seemed that within moments, their moods matched those of the people who had been there for some time.

What is the mood of this passage?

• satisfied

• shocked

• rejuvenating

• morose

As the mourners filed into the room, the silence was often broken by the sound of a muffled cry, a sniffle, and even one or two people who were openly sobbing. The officiate walked to the front of the room and paused before beginning his remarks, as there were many people struggling to stifle their tears.

What is the mood of this passage?

• mournful

• vengeful

• nervous

• infuriating

The manager claimed it was the best restaurant in the city, but one might wonder why the “best restaurant” would serve store-made bread or plunk half-empty bottles of ketchup on the table. One might also imagine that the best restaurant in town might employ professional waiters, rather than the shuffling, disgruntled zombies who tossed menus and silverware on the tables.

What is the mood of this passage?

• complacent

• chipper

• cynical

• ecstatic

The loud pulsing beat of dance music slammed from the walls. A group of dancers seemed to flop uncontrollably on the floor and stage, somewhat matching their movements to the rhythm. When Stan entered the room a group ran up to him, “You’re here! Stan! Have some cookies! Do you want a soda! Let’s dance! Hurry!”

What is the mood of this passage?

• envious

• devious

• hyper

• subdued