Our Town Act 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word "contrive" mean?

• To destroy

• To make or work out a plan for; devise

• To ignore

• To confuse

Who is a "parson"?

• A person authorized to conduct religious worship

• A person who writes plays

• A person who performs in a circus

• A person who teaches in a school

What is a "farce"?

• A serious event

• An absurd event

• A religious ceremony

• A dramatic scene

What does "pantomime" mean?

• To sing loudly

• To act out without words but with gestures and bodily movements

• To write a letter

• To dance gracefully

What does "apt" mean in the context of the provided text?

• Unlikely to do something

• Having a tendency to do something

• Being forced to do something

• Refusing to do something

What does "crestfallen" mean?

• Happy and excited

• Sad and disappointed

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and lost

What does "conceited" mean?

• Humble and modest

• Excessively proud of oneself

• Generous and kind

• Shy and reserved

What is an "inclination"?

• A person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way

• A sudden decision

• A physical movement

• A written agreement

What does "affront" mean?

• To treat, mention, or speak to rudely

• To praise someone

• To ignore someone

• To help someone

What is a "sacrament"?

• A formal religious ceremony

• A type of dance

• A dramatic scene

• A musical performance