Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'acrid' mean?

• B) Sharp or bitter taste or smell

• A) Pleasant taste or smell

• C) Sweet taste or smell

• D) Mild taste or smell

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best defines the word 'bastion'?

• A) A weak fortification

• D) A hidden passage

• B) A temporary shelter

• C) A stronghold or fortification

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'blatant'?

• C) Obvious

• A) Subtle

• D) Mysterious

• B) Hidden

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following describes the word 'clamor'?

• D) A harmonious melody

• A) A soft whisper

• B) A peaceful protest

• C) A loud outcry

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'corpulent' mean?

• A) Excessively fat

• B) Muscular and fit

• C) Thin and frail

• D) Average weight

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes the word 'crestfallen'?

• D) Energetic and enthusiastic

• C) Dispirited and depressed

• B) Confident and proud

• A) Excited and happy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the meaning of the word 'demure'?

• A) Loud and boisterous

• B) Rude and impolite

• C) Modest and reserved

• D) Arrogant and bossy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following defines the word 'enmity'?

• A) Deep seated love

• B) State of being a friend

• C) Deep seated hatred

• D) State of being neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word 'impervious' mean?

• A) Easily affected

• B) Capable of being penetrated

• C) Incapable of being penetrated

• D) Partially affected

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following best describes the word 'ineffectual'?

• A) Sufficient to produce an effect

• B) Useful and practical

• C) Insufficient to produce an effect

• D) Powerful and effective

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4