Of Mice and Men Chapters 1 & 2 Vocabulary

Which word means "to speak in a mocking or scornful way"?

• Scoff

• Console

• Reassure

• Entranced

What is the meaning of "Pantomime"?

• A type of poem

• A silent performance

• A musical note

• A painting style

Which word describes a feeling of deep sadness?

• Triumphantly

• Despair

• Aloof

• Earnestly

What does the term "Bindle" refer to?

• A) A type of dance

• B) A bundle of possessions carried by a hobo

• C) A musical instrument

• D) A type of food

What does "Lumbered" mean?

• A) To move in a slow, heavy way

• B) To run quickly

• C) To sing loudly

• D) To dance gracefully

What is a "Periscope" used for?

• A) Cooking

• B) a scope used for viewing objects above direct sight

• C) Writing

• D) Painting

What does "Recumbent" mean?

• A) Standing tall

• B) Lying down

• C) Jumping high

• D) Running fast

What does "Complacently" mean?

• A) Nervously

• B) Self-satisfied

• C) Angrily

• D) Sadly

What is "Liniment" used for?

• A) Cooking

• B) Writing

• C) Rubbing on the skin for first-aid

• D) Painting

What does "Pugnacious" mean?

• A) Peaceful

• B) ready to fight; belligerent

• C) Joyful

• D) Shy