Small Spaces Vocabulary Quiz: Chapters 1-3

What does the word "ominous" mean as used in the context of the novel?

• Joyful and uplifting

• Indicating the nature of a future event, usually something bad

• Extremely small and insignificant

• Bright and colorful

In the novel, the term "reluctantly" is used to describe an action. What does it mean?

• To do something with great enthusiasm

• To do something without any hesitation

• To do something unwillingly or hesitantly

• To do something quickly and efficiently

What does the word "apprehensive" mean as it is used in the story?

• Feeling excited about future events

• Feeling or showing eagerness

• Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen

• Feeling very confident and sure

The word "eerie" is used to describe the atmosphere in a scene. What does "eerie" mean?

• Extremely noisy and chaotic

• Warm and comforting

• Strange and frightening

• Bright and cheerful

What does the term "lurched" mean as used in the novel?

• To move smoothly and continuously

• To make a sudden, unsteady, uncontrolled movement or series of movements

• To stay completely still

• To run quickly and lightly

In the context of the novel, what does "foreboding" mean?

• A feeling of excitement about a pleasant event

• A strong inner resistance to a particular course of action

• A feeling that something bad will happen

• A deep longing for something to happen

The word "taut" is used to describe something in the novel. What does "taut" mean?

• Loose and sagging

• Stretched or pulled tight; not slack

• Broken or damaged

• Soft and flexible

What does the term "wary" mean as it appears in the story?

• Feeling or showing tiredness

• Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

• Completely trusting and without any doubt

• Very enthusiastic and eager

In the novel, the word "melancholy" is used to describe a mood. What does "melancholy" mean?

• A state of wild excitement or ecstasy

• A mood of deep sadness or gloom

• A feeling of intense happiness and cheerfulness

• A state of confusion and disorder

The term "impenetrable" is used in the novel to describe an object. What does "impenetrable" mean?

• Easily broken or damaged

• Capable of being passed through or entered

• Impossible to pass through or enter

• Very clear and easy to understand