Stargirl - Vocabulary Quiz, Ch. 27-Conclusion

James seemed unusually quiet and withdrawn at the party. How would you describe his behavior using the word 'sullen'?

• James was sullen, meaning he was withdrawn or appearing sad

• James was sullen, meaning he was giving a brief introduction to a speech

During a school play, Ava, Harper, and Sophia are performing a scene. If they are performing a 'pantomime', what does that mean?

• They are performing using gestures and movements without words

• They are giving a brief introduction to a speech

During a school project, Ava, David, and Daniel were asked to create a collage. They ended up with a 'mishmash' of items. What does 'mishmash' refer to in this context?

• They performed using gestures and movements without words

• They had a random assortment of things

In a school assembly, Evelyn was asked to give a 'preamble' before the principal's speech. What does 'preamble' mean in this context?

• a performance using gestures and movements without words

• a brief introduction to a speech

Kai, Noah, and Emma were building a sandcastle at the beach. As the tide came in, they noticed their sandcastle started to 'dwindle'. What does it mean?

• pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone made to click together

• to become smaller or lose substance

During a Spanish cultural event at school, Ava saw David playing with a pair of objects and producing rhythmic clicks. David told her they were 'castanets'. Can you tell Ava what 'castanets' are?

• Pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone made to click together

• To belittle or degrade a person or idea

During a heavy rainstorm, Benjamin, Arjun, and Rohan noticed a large amount of water flowing rapidly down the street. What does the term 'torrent' mean in this context?

• to belittle or degrade a person or idea

• an overwhelming number or amount

Olivia, Avery, and Elijah are discussing the history of entertainment. They come across the term 'vaudeville'. What is 'vaudeville'?

• a type of entertainment that mixes comedy and music in a variety show

• to become smaller or lose substance

In a school play, Aiden and Luna were asked to portray characters that are 'raucous'. What does it mean for their characters?

• behaving in a noisy way

• humorously sarcastic or mocking

During a school trip, Oliver noticed Michael sauntering around the park. What does it mean that Michael was 'sauntering'?

• Michael was behaving in a noisy way

• Michael was walking leisurely with no apparent aim