Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "anguish" mean in the context of Tuck Everlasting Vocabulary?

• A) A state of happiness

• B) An abrupt change of course

• C) Severe pain or suffering

• D) A wooden frame with a rope

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the meaning of "intrusion" as used in the vocabulary list?

• A) To force or thrust upon someone or something

• B) To hesitate

• C) Bold or risky act

• D) To express suffering

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which definition best fits the word "gallows" from the vocabulary list?

• A) A puppet or small-jointed doll

• B) A wooden frame with a rope that was used for executing a person by hanging

• C) A bowl with holes for draining liquids

• D) A place where liquid is collected and stored

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "melancholy" mean according to the vocabulary list?

• A) Sad, filled with gloom

• B) Regretful, mournful, sad

• C) Dangerous

• D) Lively

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the definition of "perilous" as used in the vocabulary list?

• A) Extremely dangerous

• B) Extremely joyful

• C) Extremely sad

• D) Extremely hopeful

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How would you define the word 'immense'?

• To respond in a sharp or angry way

• To express sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way

• To change direction suddenly

• Extremely large or great

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

How would you define the word 'consoling'?

• To comfort someone

• To express sorrow or regret, especially when in a slightly humorous way

• To change direction suddenly

• Go or move back or further away

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is 'disarray'?

• To remain unchanged, to stay the same

• Strong, clear, or bright

• Disorganization or untidiness

• Great happiness

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does 'cahoots' mean?

• In partnership with

• Extremely large or great

• Physical or mental effort

• Slow and clumsy because of great weight

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

- lacking in quantity or quality.

• axis

• meager

• balmy

• immense

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4