Vocabulary Quiz Of Mice and Men Chapter 1

What does 'mollified' mean?

• A) calmed down from intense temper or intense feeling

• B) excited and energetic

• C) confused and lost

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

How is 'skeptically' marked?

• A) marked by or given to doubt

• B) marked by happiness

• C) marked by confidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does 'pugnacious' mean?

• A) disposed or inclined to fight

• B) peaceful and calm

• C) lazy and inactive

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'ominously' indicate?

• A) a good omen

• B) a bad omen

• C) a neutral sign

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How is 'gingerly' done?

• A) with great care or delicacy

• B) with rough and forceful movements

• C) with no care or attention

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the definition of 'splotch'?

• A) a type of flower

• B) an irregularly shaped spot or discolored area

• C) a type of food

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the definition of 'cesspool'?

• A) a covered hole or pit for receiving drainage or sewage from a house

• B) a type of flower

• C) a type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How is 'grizzled' described?

• A) having fur or hair streaked or tipped with gray

• B) having bright colors

• C) having smooth texture

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'occupant' mean?

• A) one that occupies a position or place

• B) a type of bird

• C) a musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a 'liniment'?

• A) a type of clothing

• B) a medicinal liquid rubbed into the skin to soothe pain

• C) a type of building material

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4