Uglies - Vocabulary Comprehension Quiz

What does the term "revelers" most closely mean?

• People who are studying

• People who are celebrating

• People who are sleeping

• People who are working

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a "cacophony"?

• A type of musical instrument

• A harmonious melody

• A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

• A silent room

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

If someone is acting "frantic," how are they behaving?

• Calmly and collectedly

• Slowly and deliberately

• Wildly or desperately excited

• Happily and energetically

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

To "trundle" means to:

• Jump high into the air

• Move slowly and heavily

• Run very fast

• Dance elegantly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An "impromptu" speech is:

• Well-rehearsed and planned

• Delivered with the aid of notes

• Made without being planned beforehand

• Written by someone else

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

If something is described as "bogus," it is:

• Genuine and authentic

• Fake or fraudulent

• Extremely valuable

• Rare and hard to find

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An "expedition" is best described as:

• A short trip to the local store

• A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose

• A daily commute

• A long wait

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

"Bemusement" can be defined as:

• A state of wild excitement

• A feeling of being puzzled or confused

• A moment of clarity

• Intense anger

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which scenario best illustrates the use of "cacophony"?

• A quiet library where everyone is reading

• A concert where one harmonious melody is played

• A busy city street with horns honking, people shouting, and construction noise

• A peaceful morning in the countryside

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Choosing "impromptu" best fits which situation?

• A speech given at a wedding without any prior preparation

• A meticulously planned corporate presentation

• A rehearsed performance at a school play

• Writing a novel over several years

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4