Vocabulary Quiz: from The Grapes of Wrath

During a competitive game, a player who does not show any mercy to their opponents is considered what?

• Compassionate

• Generous

• Kind

• Ruthless

What does 'bitterness' refer to?

• Joy

• Satisfaction

• Resentment

• Excitement

What does 'toil' mean?

• Relax

• Work really hard

• Enjoy

• Play

(1)The workers toil away in the sun, not stopping for a single sip of water.

What is the meaning of the word toil in sentence 1?

• Tp relax all day!

• To work extrmely hard!

• To enjoy your day!

• To play all day!

What is the meaning of 'sorrow'?

• Contentment

• Happiness

• Distress

• Elation

After her favorite team lost the championship, Emily experienced a deep feeling of 'sorrow'. What does 'sorrow' mean in this context?

• Contentment

• Happiness

• Distress

• Elation

What does 'doomed' imply?

• Blessed

• Lucky

• Unlucky/ Unfortunate

• Fortunate

During a fire drill, how does one act when they lose their way?

• Calmly

• Frantically

• Steadily

• Patiently

What is the synonym for 'ruthless'?

• lacking compassion

• Kind

• Ruthless

• Compassionate

What is the opposite of 'resentment'?

• Anger

• Satisfaction

• Joy

• Bitterness