Vocabulary Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere Chapters 11-20

What does the word "perilous" most likely mean in the context of the story?

• Safe and secure

• Full of danger

• Extremely boring

• Highly unlikely

If someone is described as "resilient" in the story, what are they showing?

• They give up easily.

• They are easily confused.

• They can recover quickly from difficulties.

• They are very strict.

The term "melancholy" is used to describe a character's mood. What does it mean?

• Joyful and energetic

• Sad, gloomy

• Indifferent or uninterested

• Angry and frustrated

When the author uses the word "ominous," what feeling is being described?

• Peaceful and calm

• Giving a sign of future success

• Suggesting that something bad is going to happen

• Extremely loud and noisy

What does the word "benevolent" most likely mean when describing a character?

• Mischievous and troublesome

• Kind and generous

• Lazy and unproductive

• Confused and lost

If a situation is described as "precarious," what does this imply?

• It is stable and secure.

• It is dangerous or uncertain.

• It is predictable and expected.

• It is exciting and adventurous.

The word "arduous" is used to describe a task. What does it mean?

• Easy and effortless

• Hard and requiring a lot of effort

• Quick and efficient

• Unnecessary and optional

When someone is described as "astute," what characteristic do they have?

• They are clumsy and awkward.

• They are able to understand situations well and quickly.

• They are forgetful and absent-minded.

• They are loud and talkative.

What does the term "inconspicuous" mean if a character is trying to remain so?

• Very noticeable and attracting attention

• Not clearly visible or attracting attention

• Acting in a strange or unusual way

• Being the leader and taking charge

If an event is described as "cataclysmic," what can be inferred about it?

• It is a minor and insignificant event.

• It is a joyful and celebratory occasion.

• It causes great destruction or upheaval.

• It is a planned and well-organized event.