Of Mice and Men vocab review

What does the word "morosely" mean as used in the novel?

• Cheerfully

• Sadly

• Enthusiastically

• Angrily

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

"Pugnacious" describes someone who is..

• Friendly

• Talkative

• Eager to fight

• Shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What dies "Recumbent" mean in the context of the novel?

• Lying down

• Running quickly

• Speaking softly

• Laughing loudly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

If someone is described as derogatory, their words are..?

• Neutral

• Complimentary

• Insulting

• Encouraging

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What does "reprehensible" mean as used in Of Mice and Men

• Understandable

• Praiseworthy

• Blameless

• Deserving Blame

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The word "bemused" means

• Amused

• Confused

• Excited

• Interested

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "aloof" mean when describing someone's behavior?

• Friendly

• Distant

• Annoyed

• Excited

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

If someone acts "earnestly," they are acting in what way?

• Joyfully

• Sincerely

• Deceptively

• Lazily

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

The term "belligerently" refers to someone acting?

• Peacefully

• Aggressively

• Nervously

• Calmly

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does the word "sullenly" mean in the text?

• Cheerfully

• Silently and Sadly

• Hysterically

• Enthusiastically

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4