A Wrinkle in Time Vocab Quiz (Chapter 1 & 2)

What is the definition of "delinquent"?

• A person who is always on time

• A young person who gets into trouble and causes mischief

• A person who loves to read

• A person who is very quiet

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does "crevices" mean?

• Large open spaces

• Small cracks or a narrow opening

• A type of plant

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is "diction"?

• A type of food

• A style of clothing

• Choice and use of words when speaking or writing

• A type of dance

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "prodigious" mean?

• Very small

• Remarkable or impressive

• Unimportant

• Commonplace

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the meaning of "relinquished"?

• To hold tightly

• To give up

• To create

• To discover

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does "piteous" mean?

• Deserving of pity

• Full of joy

• Very angry

• Extremely happy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does "inexcusably" mean?

• Easily forgiven

• Not justified or tolerated

• Very funny

• Completely acceptable

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the definition of "belligerent"?

• Peaceful and calm

• Hostile or aggressive

• Very friendly

• Extremely shy

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

What does "antagonistic" mean?

• Showing opposition or being aggressive

• Very supportive

• Extremely kind

• Completely indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the meaning of "compulsion"?

• A strong desire to relax

• Constraint, obligation, or because one is compelled

• A feeling of happiness

• A sense of freedom

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.5.4