Vocab Quiz: "The Strange Case of the Musgrave Ritual"

What is the meaning of the word 'bewilderment'?

• The feeling of being extremely confident

• The feeling of being lost, perplexed, or confused

• The feeling of being very knowledgeable

• The feeling of being excited and energetic

What does the word "deduction" mean?

• The process of adding more details to a story

• The act of drawing conclusions using reasoning or logic

• A method of teaching new skills

• The action of removing something from a place

What does the adjective "disheveled" mean?

• Clean and well-organized

• Messy, untidy, or disorderly

• Extremely quiet

• Very detailed

What does the adjective "forensic" describe?

• A type of art that involves creating detailed illustrations.

• A type of science that blends biology, chemistry, and physics to look at evidence, solve crimes, and settle legal issues.

• A type of literature that focuses on mystery and detective stories.

• A type of mathematical theory used in solving equations.

What does the word "helm" refer to as used in the play?

• A) A type of ship

• B) A protective headpiece made of armor

• C) A medieval weapon

• D) A crown

In medieval times, who might have worn a special helm with a crown attached to it?

• A) A knight

• B) A peasant

• C) A king

• D) A sailor

What does the verb "inherit" mean?

• To learn a new skill

• To receive something from a person when that person dies

• To purchase a new item

• To travel to a new place

Which of the following can be inherited according to the second definition of "inherit"?

• A favorite book from a library

• A genetic trait from an ancestor

• A recipe from a friend

• A ticket for a concert

What is the meaning of the word "inquiry" as used in the sentence "My grandpa called me with an inquiry about his new iPad"?

• A) A formal decision

• B) A request for information

• C) A complaint

• D) A greeting

Which of the following sentences uses the word "inquiry" in a similar way to "The police made an inquiry into the suspect's location on the night the crime occurred"?

• A) The teacher asked for an inquiry about the missing homework.

• B) The scientist conducted an inquiry into the effects of sunlight on plant growth.

• C) The customer made an inquiry about the store's return policy.

• D) The student's inquiry was about the schedule for the school play.