The Outsiders Quiz: 4th/6th

In the sentence, "She looked at him incredulously, unable to believe what she had just heard," what does the word "incredulously" suggest about her reaction?

• She was amused.

• She was skeptical.

• She was indifferent.

• She was excited.

Which of the following is a synonym for "nonchalantly"?

• Anxiously

• Casually

• Nervously

• Eagerly

In literature, a character described as "roguishly charming" is likely to be:

• Honest and straightforward

• Mischievous yet appealing

• Dull and uninteresting

• Serious and somber

Identify the antonym of "scatterbrained" from the options below:

• Focused

• Forgetful

• Distracted

• Absent-minded

In the context of a story, if a character "scowled" at another, what might this indicate about their relationship?

• They are in agreement.

• They are in conflict.

• They are indifferent to each other.

• They are supportive of each other.

Which of the following words is a synonym for "shanghaiing"?

• Releasing

• Kidnapping

• Assisting

• Ignoring

When someone "winced" at a comment, what does this suggest about their reaction?

• They were pleased.

• They were pained or embarrassed.

• They were indifferent.

• They were amused.

In a novel, a character's "aloofness" might be interpreted as:

• Warmth and friendliness

• Detachment and distance

• Enthusiasm and eagerness

• Anxiety and nervousness

Which of the following is an antonym for "ornery"?

• Agreeable

• Stubborn

• Irritable

• Unpleasant

In a story, if a character acts "gallantly," how might they be perceived by others?

• Cowardly and timid

• Brave and chivalrous

• Selfish and rude

• Indifferent and aloof