Quiz: Chapters 1-6 Brave New World

What does the term "soliloquize" mean?

• Talk to oneself

• Speak loudly

• Whisper quietly

• Sing a song

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of the word "callow"?

• Old and wise

• Young and inexperienced

• Strong and brave

• Calm and collected

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "burgeon" mean in the context of growth?

• To shrink

• To grow and flourish

• To remain stagnant

• To wither away

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "centrifugal" refer to?

• Tending to move towards the center

• Tending to move away from the middle

• Remaining stationary

• Moving in a circular path

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the term "enumerate" mean as used in the context of the learning material?

• To list or specify individually

• To confuse or mix up

• To simplify or make easier

• To ignore or overlook

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What is the meaning of "ingenuous" as described in the learning material?

• Lacking in sophistication or worldliness

• Full of deceit or cunning

• Highly intelligent or clever

• Extremely cautious or wary

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the context of the learning material, what does "mutation" refer to?

• A change in genetic structure

• A decrease in size

• An increase in speed

• A loss of function

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

What does "predestined" mean according to the learning material?

• Established or arranged in advance unalterably

• Decided randomly without reason

• Left to chance or luck

• Changed frequently over time

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term "caustic" mean?

• Capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

• Occurring in spells and often abruptly

• Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

• Occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the term "posthumous" mean?

• Capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action

• Occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

• Occurring in spells and often abruptly

• Teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4