Contemporary Literature Quiz

Which word refers to the act of freeing someone from legal, social, or political restrictions?

• Proclamation

• Emancipation

• Persecution

• Degenerate

What does "segregation" refer to?

• The act of freeing individuals

• The enforced separation of groups, often based on race or class

• A solemn declaration

• A state of weariness

Which word best describes an official order issued by an authority?

• Decree

• Tribulation

• Default

• Dignity

If something is "appalling," it is:

• Inspiring great admiration

• Extremely shocking or horrifying

• Associated with legal authority

• A sign of resilience

A "ghetto" is:

• A highly exalted individual

• A low-income area often associated with minority populations

• A proclamation made by authority

• A peaceful state of being

"Hew" means:

• To shape or cut something, often with tools

• To isolate or remove from a group

• To show great weariness

• To endure a difficult experience

Which word describes a state of peacefulness and calm?

• Swelter

• Tranquility

• Tribulation

• Discord

What is a "creed"?

• A solemn declaration by a government

• A set of beliefs or principles

• A condition of extreme heat

• A journey to a sacred place

"Exalted" means:

• Elevated to a high status or level of praise

• Confined or restrained

• Separated from others

• Enduring hardship

Which word describes a small village or settlement?

• Hamlet

• Ghetto

• Pilgrim

• Determination