OF Mice and Men ch 4-6 Inferencing Vocabulary Quiz

When someone is described as "belligerent," they are most likely feeling:

• Joyful

• Aggressive

• Indifferent

• Curious

If clouds "scudded" across the sky, they moved:

• Slowly and heavily

• In a straight line

• Quickly and smoothly

• With a spinning motion

A "periscope" is used to:

• Measure depth

• See over or around obstacles

• Detect sounds at great distances

• Navigate through tight spaces

When someone is "earnest," they are:

• Doubtful

• Humorous

• Serious and sincere

• Confused

To "bewilder" someone is to:

• Calm them down

• Make them angry

• Confuse them

• Encourage them

If someone were to "writhe" in pain, they would:

• Scream loudly

• Move or twist the body violently

• Become very quiet

• Ask for help calmly

To "avert" one's eyes means to:

• Blink rapidly

• Look away

• Stare intently

• Cry

An "indignant" person is most likely feeling:

• Embarrassed

• Ashamed

• Angry because of an injustice

• Happy and content

A "sullen" person is generally:

• Extremely excited

• Bad-tempered and sulky

• Very talkative

• Energetic and lively

Someone who is "aloof" is likely to be:

• Overly friendly

• Distant and uninterested

• Very attentive

• Highly emotional