Chapter 5-8 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "imperious" mean?

• Showing a friendly attitude

• Having a proud and unpleasant attitude

• Being quiet and reserved

• Feeling joyful and excited

What is the meaning of "content" as used in the text?

• Unhappy and dissatisfied

• Excited and energetic

• Happy and satisfied

• Angry and frustrated

What does "rationed" refer to?

• To share equally

• To limit the amount available

• To increase supply

• To freely distribute

Which word describes a feeling that something is not right?

• Joyful

• Suspicious

• Confident

• Clear

What does "tentative" mean?

• Done with full confidence

• Uncertain and hesitant

• Quick and decisive

• Slow but sure

Choose the word that means "to change the natural or normal look of something."

• Enhance

• Distorted

• Simplify

• Restore

What does "sprawling" mean?

• Growing in a controlled manner

• Spreading in an uncontrolled way

• Staying compact

• Shrinking

What does "exasperate" mean?

• To calm down

• To confuse

• To be very annoyed or upset

• To excite

What does "awe" describe?

• A feeling of fear

• A feeling of wonder

• A feeling of sadness

• A feeling of anger

What does "gnarled" mean?

• Smooth and straight

• Twisted or knotted

• Bright and shiny

• Soft and fluffy