Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Vocabulary

In the sentence, "At critical junctures in the story, the hero must make difficult decisions," what does the word "junctures" most likely mean?

• Endings

• Points in time

• Mistakes

• Celebrations

The cat lay recumbent on the windowsill, basking in the afternoon sun. What does "recumbent" suggest about the cat's position?

• Standing

• Sitting

• Lying down

• Jumping

The stilted conversation made everyone feel uncomfortable. What does "stilted" most likely mean in this context?

• Natural

• Awkward

• Exciting

• Fluent

The pond was covered with a scummy layer that made it look unappealing. What does "scummy" most likely mean?

• Clean

• Clear

• Dirty

• Deep

He stared morosely out the window, watching the rain fall. What does "morosely" suggest about his mood?

• Cheerful

• Sad

• Excited

• Indifferent

The bear lumbered through the forest, its heavy footsteps echoing in the quiet. What does "lumbered" suggest about the bear's movement?

• Graceful

• Quick

• Clumsy

• Silent

In a silent pantomime, the actor conveyed the story without uttering a single word. What does "pantomime" most likely mean?

• Dance

• Speech

• Gesture

• Song

She spoke imperiously, expecting everyone to follow her orders without question. What does "imperiously" suggest about her manner of speaking?

• Politely

• Humbly

• Commandingly

• Hesitantly

After hearing the bad news, he walked away dejectedly, his head hanging low. What does "dejectedly" suggest about his feelings?

• Joyful

• Proud

• Disappointed

• Confident

At the juncture of the two roads, there was a sign pointing in both directions. What does "juncture" most likely mean in this context?

• Intersection

• End

• Beginning

• Detour