Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "bleak"?

• Cheerful

• Gloomy

• Bright

• Colorful

Which word refers to a type of flower?

• Mahogany

• Gladioli

• Stationery

• Luxury

What does the word "translucent" mean?

• Opaque

• Transparent

• Semi-transparent

• Solid

What is the meaning of "reprehensible"?

• Praiseworthy

• Blameworthy

• Acceptable

• Admirable

What does "wearily" mean?

• Energetically

• Tiredly

• Happily

• Quickly

Why do you think Miss Strangeworth is proud of the fact she's never left town for more than a day?

• She dislikes traveling.

• She feels responsible for the town.

• She has no family elsewhere.

• She is afraid of new places.

Why does Miss Strangeworth frown when talking about the statue of Ethan Allen?

• She dislikes the statue.

• She thinks it is poorly made.

• She has a personal dislike for Ethan Allen.

• She feels it represents something negative.

Why won’t Miss Strangeworth give any of her roses?

• She is allergic to them.

• She believes they are special.

• She wants to sell them.

• She thinks they are too fragile.

Why do you think Miss Strangeworth and Mr. Lewis stopped calling each other by their first names after they graduated high school?

• They had a disagreement.

• They wanted to be more formal.

• They lost touch for a while.

• They forgot each other's names.

Why doesn’t Miss Strangeworth ask Mr. Lewis why he’s feeling tired?

• She is not interested.

• She is afraid of the answer.

• She thinks it is not her business.

• She is too busy.