Gatsby Chapter 2 Vocabulary Quiz

During the school assembly, Zili and Nyla described the atmosphere as 'solemn'. What does 'solemn' mean?

• depressing; dreary

• more than what is needed or used; excess.

• liveliness; energy (physical and/or mental); spirit; vigor

• formal; serious; sober; lacking humor or happiness

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a particularly gloomy day, Zili remarked that the weather was very __________.

Reynolds agreed, noting it matched the mood of their current novel study in class. Nyla thought it added a perfect backdrop for their discussion.

• haughty

• vitality

• perceptible

• dismal

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a grocery store managed by Daria, Ian, and Zili, which term describes the situation when there are more apples in stock than customers want to buy?

• surplus

• disdain

• incessant

• vigorously

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Ian was perceptible during the science experiment with Daria and Sherize. Explain what that means.

• to despise or scorn

• indicating disbelief

• noticeable; recognizable

• involves physical strength, effort, or energy; strenuously

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

During a morning jog, Cullen and Santi feel a surge of 'liveliness; energy (physical and/or mental); spirit; vigor'. Which word best describes this feeling?

• vitality

• despairing

• haughty

• apathetically

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

At the high society gala, everyone noticed one guest's demeanor as particularly off-putting due to their haughty attitude. Among the guests were Zili, Ian, and Nyla, who all carried themselves with grace. What does 'haughty' mean in this context?

• snooty; arrogant

• never-ending; ceaseless

• depressing; dreary

• noticeable; recognizable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

While reading a novel, Mia noticed that the protagonist is described as having an attitude that shows a lack of respect for something because they think it is not important. Which word best describes this attitude?

• reverent

• disdain

• enthusiastic

• perceptive

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

During a group reading session, Caleb finds a passage in the middle of a suspenseful novel where the setting is described as 'lonely; deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness.' Which word best captures this description?

• haughty

• vibrant

• desolate

• impenetrable

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Caleb and Hunter found the fortress impenetrable on the stormy night. What does impenetrable mean?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The proprietor decided to bring the asparagus thief up on charges. What does proprietor mean?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4