Hamlet Act I Vocabulary
Authored by Thomas Scheip
English
12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word "entreated" mean?
To take a position of power illegally
To hold or seize with a firm grip
To ask earnestly, plead
To be cheerful and trusting
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of "usurp"?
To give; to make known
To take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force
To be dutiful and devoted
To be rashly or wastefully extravagant
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "portentous" most nearly means:
Ominous; arousing awe
Spiteful; showing or caused by malice
Attended by favorable circumstances
Cheerful, mild
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "malicious" imply?
Cheerful, mild
Spiteful; showing or caused by malice
Neglectful of duty
Rashly or wastefully extravagant
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the definition of "import" as used in the document?
To hold or seize with a firm grip
To give; to make known
To be rashly or wastefully extravagant
To be dutiful and devoted
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "auspicious" mean?
Attended by favorable circumstances
Spiteful; showing or caused by malice
To ask earnestly, plead
To take a position of power illegally
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The term "kin" refers to:
A cheerful, mild facial expression
One's family and relations
A dutiful, devoted relationship
A rash or wasteful extravagance
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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