Vocabulary Quiz - Chapter 1 & 2

During the school assembly, Nora felt a deep sense of disgrace. What is the meaning of the word "disgrace" in this context?

• Loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame

• A tuft of hair that grows in a different direction

• A light cotton plaid fabric used for shirts

• To cry or wail with great lust

What is a "cowlick" as described in Chapter 1?

• A tuft of hair that grows in a direction different from the rest of the hair

• A light cotton plaid fabric used for shirts, dresses, etc.

• Loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame

• Careless; without caution

What does "nonchalantly" mean in Chapter 2?

• Unconcernedly; indifferently; unexcitedly; casually

• Incapable of serious connected thought

• Kidnapping; inducing or compelling someone to do something by force

• Guns, pistols, revolvers, or other firearms

What does "dumfounded" mean?

• Artfully subtle or shrewd

• Struck with astonishment and surprise

• Uneasy or fearful about something that might happen

• Bold resistance to authority

What is the definition of "vital"?

• Expressing strong displeasure

• Of critical importance

• Quivering as from weakness

• Begging urgently

What does "indignant" mean?

• Expressing strong displeasure

• Quivering as from weakness

• Begging urgently

• Unwillingly

What does "drawled" mean?

• Spoke with lengthened or drawn-out words

• Suppressed; withheld

• Showing persistent effort

• Acting according to social standards

What does "recurring" mean?

• Returning again to the mind; occurring again

• Making an ugly or contorted facial expression

• Showing or expressing contempt or disdain

• Distracting; turning away from

What is the meaning of "numbly"?

• Without the capability of taking action or feeling emotion

• Making an ugly or contorted facial expression

• Showing persistent effort

• Acting according to social standards

What does "faltered" mean?

• Spoke unsteadily; stammered

• Suppressed; withheld

• Showing persistent effort

• Distracting; turning away from