"Farewell to Manzanar" Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz CH 6-11

The king held the sword with such power that it seemed he could wield it against any foe.

• wave gently

• hold with difficulty

• use skillfully

• drop accidentally

The critics' derision stung the actor, making him question his abilities.

• praise

• mockery

• indifference

• support

Despite her vanity, the queen was surprisingly kind to her subjects.

• humility

• self-importance

• generosity

• wisdom

The magician flourished his wand, and a puff of smoke filled the room.

• dropped

• waved dramatically

• hid

• broke

The politician's orating skills helped him win over many voters.

• writing

• public speaking

• negotiating

• campaigning

The soldier sat brooding over his losses, lost in thought.

• celebrating

• grieving

• planning

• sleeping

The king tried to pacify the angry mob with promises of reform.

• anger

• calm

• ignore

• energize

The villagers cowered in fear as the dragon approached.

• stood tall

• cheered

• hid

• attacked

His eyes were bleary from lack of sleep, making it hard to focus.

• clear and bright

• red and puffy

• crossed

• squinting

The wound festered, becoming more painful and infected each day.

• healed quickly

• remained unchanged

• reopened

• became inflamed