Vocabulary Quiz Night chapter 3

What does the word "tumult" mean?

• A) A state of confusion

• B) Noisy excitement; an uproar or disturbance

• C) A quiet gathering

• D) A musical composition

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "interrogate"?

• A) To answer questions

• B) To ignore questions

• C) To ask questions, examine by questioning

• D) To question one's own beliefs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The term "invectives" refers to:

• A) Complimentary remarks

• B) Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language

• C) Casual conversation

• D) Legal terminology

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is "Kaddish"?

• A) A type of food

• B) A Jewish prayer for the dead

• C) A musical instrument

• D) A traditional dance

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does "nocturnal" mean?

• A) Active during the day

• B) Active at night

• C) Sleeping throughout the day and night

• D) Not requiring sleep

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does "oblivion" refer to?

• A) Complete awareness

• B) The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening

• C) A state of eternal bliss

• D) A type of game

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does it mean to "wither"?

• A) To grow rapidly

• B) To stay the same

• C) To dry up, wilt, sag; to cause someone to feel ashamed, humiliated, or very small

• D) To become stronger

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What does "improvise" mean?

• A) To plan in detail

• B) To create without any forethought or preparation

• C) To destroy

• D) To follow a script

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

What is "Irony"?

• A) A type of metal

• B) A contrast between expectation and reality

• C) A straightforward situation

• D) A literary genre

Tags

CCSS.L.8.5A

What does "prevailing" mean?

• A) Least common

• B) Most frequent or common

• C) Unpopular

• D) Temporary

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C