Vocabulary Quiz for Holes Chapters 30-35

What does it mean to feel desperate?

• Excited and joyful

• Hopeless and in urgent need of help

• Calm and content

• Confident and brave

If something is familiar, it is:

• Difficult to recognize

• Well-known or easily recognized

• Large and impressive

• Mysterious and strange

When someone is relieved, they feel:

• Nervous and anxious

• Happy and free from worry

• Angry and frustrated

• Calm but confused

A mirage is best described as:

• A clear reflection in a mirror

• An optical illusion often seen in the desert

• A deep ocean current

• A strong gust of wind

To lurch means to:

• Move suddenly and unsteadily

• Walk in a straight line confidently

• Rest peacefully

• Fly swiftly through the air

After the rollercoaster ride suddenly stopped, the car lurched forward. What most likely happened?

• The car slowly moved backward.

• The car made a sudden, jerky movement.

• The car flew off the track.

• The car floated calmly in the air.

Maria felt relieved when she saw her missing cat run toward her. How did Maria most likely feel before seeing her cat?

• Calm and happy

• Anxious and worried

• Excited and thrilled

• Sleepy and bored

The lost hiker became delirious after wandering through the desert without water. What does this mean?

• He started thinking and speaking unclearly.

• He became stronger and more determined.

• He was full of joy and energy.

• He built a shelter and rested calmly.

The teacher could see a cluster of students gathered around the playground. What does “cluster” mean?

• A large crowd of people spreading out

• A small group of people close together

• A tall building in the city

• A series of connected benches

Jessie began to cringe when she saw the spider crawling up her leg. What does “cringe” mean in this sentence?

• She laughed excitedly.

• She stayed perfectly still.

• She shrank back in fear.

• She jumped for joy.