The Incredible Journey Vocabulary Quiz Chapter 3

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The old, abandoned house looked __________, with its broken windows and overgrown yard."

• vermilions

• derelict

• facile

• harlequin

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of the word "gullet" in the context of human anatomy?

• The part of the body that digests food

• The tube that connects the throat to the stomach

• The organ that pumps blood

• The muscle that controls breathing

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The __________ of the animal was left in the field after the predator had eaten its fill."

• carcass

• shrew

• currant

• banshee

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The __________ scream of the ghost sent chills down their spines."

• adversary

• banshee

• staunch

• grotesque

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the word "facile" mean in the context of describing a task?

• Difficult and challenging

• Easily accomplished or attained

• Requiring a lot of effort

• Impossible to complete

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "He __________ down the path, moving with a relaxed and easy stride."

• retched

• loped

• snarled

• perplexed

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The __________ of the situation left everyone confused and unsure of what to do next."

• perplexity

• bravado

• staunch

• harlequin

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the meaning of the word "adversary" in the context of a competition?

• A supporter or ally

• A person or group that opposes or attacks

• A neutral observer

• A mentor or guide

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "Her __________ attitude made her a reliable and loyal friend."

• grotesque

• staunch

• facile

• vermilions

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which word best fits the following sentence: "The __________ colors of the sunset painted the sky in shades of red and orange."

• vermilions

• derelict

• shrew

• currant

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept