The Outsiders Vocabulary Assessment

What does "mortal" mean in the context of Chapter 9?

• Causing or leading to death

• Living forever

• Extremely painful

• Related to humans

A "grimace" is best described as:

• A happy expression

• A facial expression showing pain or disgust

• A type of dance move

• A loud noise

When someone is "leery," they are:

• Excited and eager

• Tired and exhausted

• Suspicious and wary

• Bold and confident

The word "agony" refers to:

• A moment of joy

• A mild discomfort

• A state of confusion

• Intense pain of mind or body

If someone is "delirious," they are:

• In a state of mental confusion

• Perfectly rational

• Extremely organized

• Completely calm

To "idolize" someone means to:

• Dislike them strongly

• Ignore them completely

• Worship or admire them greatly

• Compete with them

If something is "liable" to happen, it is:

• Never going to occur

• Likely to occur

• Impossible to occur

• Difficult to predict

Being "bewildered" means:

• Being confident

• Being angry

• Being excited

• Being confused and puzzled

A "flinch" is:

• A deliberate movement

• A slow reaction

• A quick, nervous reaction

• A peaceful gesture

If someone is "acquitted," they are:

• Found guilty

• Declared not guilty

• Sent to prison

• Under investigation