Lord of the Flies Chapters 9 & 10 Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of the word 'corpulence'?

• Thinness

• Obesity

• Happiness

• Sadness

Fill in the blank: The word 'derision' means ________.

• admiration

• contemptuous laughter

• joy

• surprise

What does 'sauntered' mean?

• Ran quickly

• Walked at a leisurely pace

• Jumped high

• Slept soundly

Fill in the blank: 'Abominable' is best described as ________.

• delightful

• detestable

• amusing

• boring

What is the definition of 'assimilating'?

• Ignoring

• Comprehending

• Forgetting

• Misunderstanding

Fill in the blank: 'Compelled' means ________.

• encouraged

• forced

• allowed

• prevented

Which word means 'obese; excessively fat'?

• Corpulent

• Derision

• Sauntered

• Abominable

Fill in the blank: 'Derision' can be defined as ________.

• respect

• ridicule

• love

• fear

What does 'abominable' mean?

• Pleasant

• Detestable

• Joyful

• Calm

Fill in the blank: The word 'assimilating' refers to ________.

• rejecting

• comprehending

• ignoring

• dismissing