Vocabulary Quiz for One and Only Ivan

What does "unkempt" mean?

• Neat and tidy

• Messy and untidy

• Colorful and bright

• Small and compact

To "forage" means to:

• Sleep deeply

• Run quickly

• Search for food

• Build a house

Which word means to stay somewhere longer than necessary?

• Dwell

• Linger

• Retreat

• Relent

What does "wily" mean?

• Weak and tired

• Loud and noisy

• Clever and cunning

• Sad and lonely

"Crevices" are:

• Small cracks or gaps

• Large mountains

• Colorful flowers

• Fast animals

Being "tactful" means:

• Being rude

• Being careful not to upset others

• Being very loud

• Being clumsy

What are "scoldings"?

• Happy celebrations

• Friendly conversations

• Angry lectures

• Quiet whispers

To "coax" means to:

• Gently persuade someone

• Run away quickly

• Speak loudly

• Fight with someone

"Sulking" means:

• Dancing happily

• Singing loudly

• Being silent because you're upset

• Running fast

What does "nimbly" mean?

• Slowly and carefully

• Quickly and skillfully

• Loudly and roughly

• Heavily and clumsily