Vocabulary and Comprehension Quiz

The firefighters found the victim smothered under piles of debris. What does "smothered" mean in this sentence?

• Comfortably resting

• Covered tightly, possibly unable to breathe

• Loudly shouting for help

• Floating above the wreckage

If a store advertises "50% off all merchandise," what is on sale?

• Only clothing

• Only electronics

• All goods/products in the store

• Only food items

How would someone move if they strode into a room?

• Slowly and nervously

• With long, confident steps

• Skipping happily

• Crawling on the floor

The dark clouds were indicating an approaching storm. Which word could replace "indicating"?

• Ignoring

• Hiding

• Showing or suggesting

• Celebrating

What did Daniel find out Mr. Silver bought at Bizarre Bazaar?

• Unicorn Blood

• Phoenix Ashes

• A magical water bottle

• Poison Ivy

What is a sarcophagus?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A stone coffin, often decorated

• A Greek musical instrument

• A kind of ancient food

After months without food, the prisoner looked emaciated. What does this mean?

• Extremely thin and weak

• Well-fed and strong

• Angry and violent

• Happy and energetic

If someone feels like they're suffocating in a crowded room, what are they experiencing?

• Extreme happiness

• Difficulty breathing or feeling trapped

• Extreme cold

• Laughing uncontrollably

"She gave him a quizzical look when he told the strange story." What kind of expression is this?

• A confused or questioning look

• A furious glare

• A joyful smile

• A sleepy yawn

What flew out of the sarcophagus, before Daniel and Sharpe closed the door?

• Ravens

• Bats

• Bees

• Eagles