"The Eclipse Party Disaster" Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "eclipse" as a noun?

• The time of day when it starts to get dark

• To outshine or become better or more important than someone else

• A time when the moon is positioned to cast a shadow on Earth and block our view of the sun

• On our mother's birthday, my younger brother eclipsed me by giving her a better gift.

What does "eclipse" mean as a verb?

• The time of day when it starts to get dark

• To outshine or become better or more important than someone else

• A time when the moon is positioned to cast a shadow on Earth and block our view of the sun

• The name of a flower

What is the definition of "dusk"?

• The time of day when it starts to get dark

• To outshine or become better or more important than someone else

• A time when the moon is positioned to cast a shadow on Earth and block our view of the sun

• The name of a flower

What does the word "glumly" mean?

• In a happy and joyful way

• In a sad or dreary way

• In a confused manner

• In an excited state

What does the word "mesmerized" mean?

• Bored and uninterested

• Amazed and unable to look away

• Angry and upset

• Sleepy and tired

What is the "path of totality"?

• The 'path of totality' refers to the track or trajectory where a total solar eclipse is visible from Earth.
• The 'path of totality' is a type of yoga pose
• The 'path of totality' is a term used in computer programming to describe the execution flow of a program
• The 'path of totality' is a hiking trail in the Rocky Mountains

What is the plural noun for people who are being taught?

• Teachers

• Classrooms

• Pupils

• Schools

What does the noun "pupil" refer to?

• A person who teaches students

• The round, black center of your eye that lets in light

• A type of school

• A book used for studying