The City of Ember Chp.2 Vocab Quiz

Which of the following best defines the word "obstacles"?

• Small stands or booths for selling things

• Things that block your way or make it harder to move forward

• Silly or playful actions

• A noisy disturbance or excitement

What does the word "dread" mean?

• A strong feeling of fear or worry about something bad

• Playful troublemaking or behavior that annoys people

• To move quickly or push to hurry

• A messy collection of things in one place

If something is "unraveled," what has happened to it?

• It has become very dirty or unclean

• It has been worn out and shabby from too much use

• It has been untangled or pulled apart

• It has become smaller, weaker, or less important

The word "threadbare" is used to describe something that is...

• Old and in bad condition

• Worn out and shabby because it’s used too much

• A strong and muscular person

• A calm and peaceful environment

Which of the following best defines "clutter"?

• A deep, clear sound that seems to fill a space

• A messy collection of things in one place

• Large areas of a place

• A small stand or booth for selling things

The word "reverberating" is used to describe...

• A calm and peaceful environment

• A sound that echoes or bounces back

• A noisy disturbance or excitement

• Silly or playful actions

If something is "resonant," what is true about it?

• It makes a deep, clear sound that seems to fill a space

• It is worn out and shabby from too much use

• It is large and covers a vast area

• It is dirty and unclean

What is a "kiosk"?

• A small stand or booth for selling things or displaying information

• A deep, clear sound that fills a space

• A noisy disturbance or excitement

• A playful troublemaking behavior

A "brawny" person is someone who is...

• Strong and muscular

• Calm and peaceful

• Very dirty or unclean

• Old and in bad condition

The term "serene" describes a place or environment that is...

• Full of silly or playful actions

• Calm and peaceful

• Noisy with lots of activity

• Worn out from too much use