"The Great Silence" Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "attest" mean?

• To deny or refute

• To provide clear evidence of

• To question or doubt

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following best describes a "cacophony"?

• A harmonious melody

• A loud, harsh mixture of sounds

• A soft whisper in the wind

• A single, clear note

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does it mean to "eavesdrop"?

• To shout loudly

• To listen secretly to the conversations of others

• To speak in a very low voice

• To sing in a choir

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The word "primal" most nearly means:

• Modern or recent

• Complicated or complex

• Basic and fundamental

• Unimportant or trivial

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Reverberation" can best be described as:

• A rapid increase in intensity

• A decrease in volume over time

• The persistence of sound after the source has stopped

• The absence of sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies the word "malicious"?

• Helping a friend in need

• Accidentally spilling a drink

• Spreading harmful rumors with the intent to hurt someone

• Forgetting someone's birthday

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone were to "attest" to the quality of a product, they would:

• Complain about it

• Provide proof of its quality

• Ask for a refund

• Ignore its flaws

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A "cacophony" is most likely to be experienced in:

• A quiet library

• A busy city street

• A peaceful countryside

• An empty room

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

To "eavesdrop" on a conversation, one must:

• Be part of the conversation

• Listen from a distance without being noticed

• Ask for permission to join

• Speak loudly and clearly

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

A "primal" instinct is one that is:

• Learned from others

• Developed over time

• Innate and basic

• Rarely used

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4