1 The Metamorphosis Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "Ailment"?

• A minor illness

• A type of food

• A form of exercise

• A piece of clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to "Brandish" something?

• To hide it

• To wave it around

• To break it

• To sell it

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Conspicuous" mean?

• Hidden

• Obvious

• Small

• Quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a "Façade"?

• A type of plant

• The front of a building

• A musical instrument

• A kind of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are "Faculties" in the context of human abilities?

• Buildings

• Natural abilities

• Books

• Machines

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does it mean to "Fathom" something?

• To misunderstand it

• To measure its depth

• To ignore it

• To destroy it

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "Gilt"?

• A type of fabric

• A thin layer of gold

• A kind of fruit

• A type of fish

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Gyration" refer to?

• A straight line

• A circular movement

• A type of dance

• A form of writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Incessant" mean?

• Occasional

• Never-ending

• Rare

• Silent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is "Indisposition"?

• A strong desire

• A slight illness

• A type of food

• A form of art

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4