Vocabulary Quiz from Chains Chapters XXV-XXXIV

What is the meaning of the underlined word 'dysentery' in the sentence: 'There were outbreaks of camp fever, smallpox, and dysentery amongst the rebel troops'?

• Happiness

• Illness

• Celebration

• Victory

Fill in the blank: The word 'privy' in the sentence 'One of us here was privy to the rebel plans, worked with one of the bosses there' means ______.

• Unaware

• Aware of

• Ignorant

• Uninformed

What does the word 'noxious' mean in the context of 'on account of a noxious pestilence that filled the air'?

• Pleasant

• Harmless

• Bad smell

• Sweet

Fill in the blank: 'Sabbath' in the sentence 'Becky had the Sabbath off, so I served Madam her meal of cold pork, peas, and onions cooked with sage' refers to ______.

• Monday

• Sunday

• Friday

• Saturday

What is the meaning of 'haversacks' in 'militia units carrying packs and haversacks'?

• Backpacks

• Shoes

• Hats

• Gloves

Fill in the blank: The word 'fifes' in 'Drums beat and fifes blew' refers to a type of ______.

• Drum

• Flute

• Guitar

• Violin

What does 'refuge' mean in the sentence 'until I finally took refuge in the abandoned chandler’s shop'?

• Danger

• Cover

• Attack

• Exposure

Fill in the blank: The word 'chandler' in 'the abandoned chandler’s shop' refers to a ______.

• Baker

• Candle maker

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

What does the word 'provisions' mean in the context of the sentence: 'The Battery is empty of men but filled with the provisions and weapons they left behind'?

• Supplies

• People

• Buildings

• Vehicles

Fill in the blank: Civilians in the first three streets north of here all ______ to their haste.

• deny

• attest

• ignore

• forget