My Son the Fanatic

What does Surreptitiously mean? "Surreptitiously, the father began going into his son's bedroom"

• In a public and open way.
• In a careless and hasty manner.
• In a secret or stealthy manner.
• In a loud and obvious manner.

What does eccentricity mean? "Yet Parvez felt his son's eccentricity an injustice"

• Eccentricity means unconventional or strange behavior.
• Eccentricity is a measure of someone's physical fitness.
• Eccentricity means a strong adherence to social norms.
• Eccentricity refers to a mathematical term related to conic sections.

What does retaliate mean? "The boy neither covered himself nor retaliated; there was no fear in his eyes."

• To seek revenge through peaceful means.
• To apologize for an offense.
• To respond to an attack or injury with harm in return.
• To ignore an attack completely.

What does Scrupulously mean? "Parvez's friends instructed him to watch Ali scrupulously and then be severe with him"

• With little regard for details.
• In a careless manner.
• With a casual approach.
• With great attention to detail and care.

What does Sullen mean? "In fact the boy's mood was alert and steady in this sense: as well as being sullen, he was very watchful."

• Cheerful and lively demeanor.
• Indifferent or apathetic attitude.
• Excited and enthusiastic behavior.
• Gloomy or sulky mood.

What does Insolent mean? "I was about to castigate the boy for being insolent, but I managed to control myself."

• Polite and courteous.
• Rude and disrespectful.
• Supportive and understanding.
• Friendly and welcoming.

What does fastidious mean? "Each time Parvez took a drink, the boy winced, or made a fastidious face as an accompaniment."

• Indifferent to cleanliness; easy to please.
• Careless and sloppy in appearance.
• Very attentive to detail; difficult to please.
• Unconcerned with details; relaxed attitude.

What does Censure mean? "Ali had a horrible look on his face, full of disgust and censure"

• Censure is a type of legal document.
• Censure means strong disapproval or criticism.
• Censure refers to a formal award or recognition.
• Censure means to praise or commend.

What does contempt mean? "Ali replied with a look of contempt."

• Contempt signifies indifference or neutrality.
• Contempt refers to a feeling of joy.
• Contempt means disdain or scorn.
• Contempt means approval or praise.

What does Brusque mean? "if Parvez ventured any criticism, Ali always had a brusque reply"

• Friendly and warm in demeanor
• Abrupt or blunt in manner; curt.
• Polite and respectful in conversation
• Detailed and elaborate in response