Esperanza Rising #13-25, Vocabulary Quiz

What does the verb "sprawl" mean?

• To sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way.

• To stand upright with confidence.

• To walk briskly with purpose.

• To sit neatly with legs crossed.

What is the meaning of the verb "scold"?

• To praise someone for their achievements.

• To criticize or tell someone off or rebuke someone angrily.

• To ignore someone completely.

• To encourage someone gently.

Which adjective describes someone who is given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior?

• Capricious

• Joyful

• Predictable

• Calm

What is "tallow" used for?

• Making candles and soap.

• Cooking gourmet meals.

• Building wooden furniture.

• Writing on parchment.

What does the noun "condolence" refer to?

• A celebration of a new beginning.

• An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death.

• A congratulatory message for success.

• A formal invitation to an event.

What is a rosary?

• A type of flower

• A string of beads for keeping count in devotions

• A musical instrument

• A type of dance

What is crochet?

• A type of painting

• A type of dance

• A handicraft using yarn and a hooked needle

• A musical instrument

What does indignation mean?

• Happiness about a fair situation

• Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

• A feeling of joy

• A sense of calmness

What does the verb "enveloped" mean?

• To open up

• To wrap up, cover, or surround completely

• To destroy

• To ignore

What does the adjective "deliberate" mean?

• Done accidentally

• Done quickly

• Done consciously and intentionally

• Done without thought