Chapter 4 general review

When a rumour begins to __________, it quickly affects or becomes known by more and more people.

• hustle and bustle

• sheer

• spread like wildfire

• flick

If you __________ someone, you deliberately choose to ignore or overlook their actions.

• deny

• flick

• ask after

• turn a blind eye on

What does it mean to be "intent on" something?

• to be focused and determined

• to try something

• to hate something

• to be distracted

When someone is described as an "understudy," what role do they typically play?

• A leading role in a play

• The person who helps people remember their lines

• The person who writes the play

• A backup or substitute for the main performer

What is the meaning of the expression "The Show Must Go On!"?

• The performance is over

• The audience should leave

• The event or performance should continue despite challenges

• The lights are going out

"Sheer" means:

• guilty

• mannered

• faint

• absolutely

What does it mean to "rub someone the wrong way"?

• to irritate someone

• to ask after someone

• to ask for the wrong person

• to hit someone

To "ask after" someone means:

• to ask a question

• to get out

• to inquire about their well-being

• to get along with them

What does it mean when a situation "gets out of hand"?

• It becomes uncontrollable

• It takes out

• It escalates beyond control

• It continues in spite of challenges