Medieval Vocabulary Unit 2 Assessment

In the sentence "The laws of most states require our pets receive an annual rabies vaccination, so we have to abide by that.," what does 'abide' mean?

• Break

• Follow

• Ignore

Which situation would most likely make someone 'aghast'?

• Finding a penny on the ground
• Discovering their favorite ice cream flavor
• Learning about a dangerous criminal nearby
• Receiving good news from a friend

What does 'beseech' indicate about a speaker's tone?

• Angry and demanding
• Casual and indifferent
• Pleading and urgent

How would someone showing 'chagrin' likely appear?

• Embarrassed and uncomfortable
• Proud and confident
• Relaxed and calm

Many people say chivalry is dead but its nice to see people being friendly to each other and holding doors open.

Based on the context, what aspect of 'chivalry' is being discussed in the example?

• Fighting skills
• Horse riding
• Polite behavior

What does the reaction 'flinch' suggest about a girl's feelings toward a spider cricket?

• She was curious about it
• She wanted to catch it
• She was afraid of it
• She liked watching it

Why couldn't the man 'heft' the mattress by himself?

• He was too tired
• It was too heavy and awkward
• He didn't want to move it

What does the word 'melee' suggest?

• A chaotic fight
• A peaceful gathering
• A scheduled meeting

How is 'renown' used in the context of Barack Obama?

• To indicate his wealth
• To explain his fame
• To discuss his policies

In the context of Zeus, what does 'smite' suggest about his actions?

• He helped people
• He violently punished people
• He forgave people