The Black Cat Vocabulary

What is the meaning of the word 'sagacious' as used in 'The Black Cat'?

• Wise

• Foolish

• Angry

• Sad

In 'The Black Cat', what does the word 'malevolence' mean?

• Kindness

• Evil intent

• Happiness

• Confusion

Which word best describes the narrator's feelings towards the cat in 'The Black Cat'?

• Affectionate

• Indifferent

• Hostile

• Joyful

What does the word 'perverseness' mean in the context of 'The Black Cat'?

• Stubbornness

• Curiosity

• Generosity

• Wickedness

In 'The Black Cat', what is the meaning of 'apparition'?

• Reality

• Illusion

• Ghost

• Dream

What does the term 'intemperance' refer to in 'The Black Cat'?

• Moderation

• Excessive drinking

• Sobriety

• Calmness

Which of the following best defines 'atrocity' as used in 'The Black Cat'?

• Kind act

• Brutal deed

• Simple mistake

• Joyful event

In 'The Black Cat', what does 'solicit' mean?

• Ignore

• Request

• Demand

• Refuse

What is the meaning of 'succumbed' in the context of 'The Black Cat'?

• Resisted

• Yielded

• Fought

• Ignored

In 'The Black Cat', what does 'gallows' refer to?

• A type of bird

• A place of execution

• A tool for farming

• A kind of dance