Vocabulary List: “The Sickness of Timothy Frisby”

1. What does the word "abandoned" mean?

• loved

• left alone

• calm

• brave

How would you define the word "cope"?

• To struggle

• To enjoy

• To do well

• To give up

1. Which of the following best describes the word "gloomy"?

• bright

• happy

• cool

• sad

1. What is the meaning of the word "hollow"?

• filled up

• empty

• strong

• weak

1. How would you describe something that is "slimy"?

• soft

• rough

• slippery

• transparent

1. What would be the opposite of "spacious"?

• tiny

• crowded

• expensive

• noisy

1. Which word best describes a task that is "tedious"?

• challenging

• exciting

• boring

• rewarding

1. If you were "trembled," what would you be doing?

• laughing

• dancing

• sleeping

• shaking

1. What happens to someone who is "paralyzed"?

• they become stronger

• they become faster

• they lose movement in their body

• they gain more energy

1. Which adverb means "continuing or keep going without stopping"?

• completely

• peacefully

• relentlessly

• lazy