Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

9th Grade

15 Qs

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Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech, 1950 William Faulkner

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Easy

Created by

Carrie Denmark

Used 2+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term "Agony" mean?

Extreme physical or mental pain or suffering

A state of happiness

A feeling of excitement

A sense of calmness

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes "Severe mental or emotional distress or suffering"?

Anguish

Compassion

Verities

Ephemeral

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word means "Lasting for a very short time; temporary or fleeting"?

Pinnacle

Ephemeral

Commensurate

Anguish

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Compassion" mean?

A feeling of deep sadness

A temporary state

A fundamental truth

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of something "Ephemeral"?

A mountain peak

A lifelong friendship

The beauty of cherry blossoms

A fundamental truth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "Commensurate" mean in the context of salary?

Matching in size, extent, or duration; proportionate

A temporary state

A fundamental truth

Severe mental distress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of "Verities" discussed in the text?

The beauty of cherry blossoms

The verities of human nature

The pinnacle of a career

The agony of a runner

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