"The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary Quiz

What does it mean to be hospitable?

• Generous towards guests

• Showing no emotion

• Arousing doubt

• Open to suspicion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "apathy"?

• A large amount of something

• Serious and immediate danger

• A lack of feeling or interest

• Assuming too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to condole with someone?

• Express sympathy

• Bring comfort or reassurance

• Show disapproval

• Assume too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "frivolous"?

• A lack of feeling or interest

• Not worth notice; of little importance

• A heavy stream or flow

• Assuming too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "dubious" mean?

• Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

• Generous towards guests

• Express sympathy

• Showing no emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "soothe"?

• Not worth notice; of little importance

• Bring comfort or reassurance

• A heavy stream or flow

• Assuming too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to be presumptuous?

• Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

• Assuming too much; arrogant

• A lack of feeling or interest

• Serious and immediate danger

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the definition of "perils"?

• Not worth notice; of little importance

• Serious and immediate danger

• Express sympathy

• Showing no emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What does the word "grimace" mean?

• Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

• Assuming too much

• A facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

• Bring comfort or reassurance

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of the word "torrent"?

• Not worth notice; of little importance

• Serious and immediate danger

• A heavy stream or flow

• Assuming too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4