Vocabulary Quiz

People who feel badly for mistreated animals have this quality, and are often motivated to volunteer at shelters. What is this quality?

• A) Apathy

• B) Empathy

• C) Pathos

• D) Compassion

Which word below describes the emotionally charged crowd that began to yell in protest to a decision?

• A) Passionate

• B) Empathy

• C) Sympathy

• D) Compassion

Which word below describes someone that understands how other people feel?

• A) Pathetic

• B) Empathetic

• C) Pathos

• D) Compatible

The family was shocked at the lack of concern shown by the town when their house burned down. What word below describes the town's behavior?

• A) Apathetic

• B) Pathetic

• C) Empathy

• D) Sympathy

The Olsen family was this as they waited nearly two years for the remodeling of the house to be finished. What word describes their state?

• A) Patient

• B) Sympathetic

• C) Passionate

• D) Apathy

Pete showed signs of concern for his injured friend. What word below describes how Pete felt?

• A) Pathetic

• B) Passionate

• C) Apathy

• D) Sympathetic

Francisco was feeling sorry for himself, but he didn't want to do anything to improve his situation. What word below identifies Francisco's feelings?

• A) Compassion

• B) Passionate

• C) Pathos

• D) Compatible

Publicly elected officials need to be this so people will trust in their ability to make fair judgments. What is this quality?

• A) Dispassionate

• B) Pathetic

• C) Empathy

• D) Pathos

Roommates need to be this so they can get along with each other. What is this quality?

• A) Empathy

• B) Passionate

• C) Compatible

• D) Sympathy

The building was in such pitiful or this condition that it sold for thousands less than it was worth. What is the condition?

• A) Pathetic

• B) Sympathy

• C) Patient

• D) Dispassionate