Chapter 4 Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz

What does “punctilious” most closely mean?

• Lazy and distracted

• Polite but messy

• Very careful about proper behavior

• Harsh and critical

If something is “disconcerting,” it is:

• Encouraging and relaxing

• Comforting

• Unexpected and unsettling

• Funny and cheerful

“Sinister” behavior suggests:

• Something joyful is about to happen

• An evil or threatening outcome

• Someone is confused

• Someone is telling a joke

“Evasion” refers to:

• Direct confrontation

• Skillful dancing

• Avoiding something, especially with trickery

• Loud celebration

What does “juxtaposition” involve?

• Ignoring details

• Placing things side by side for comparison or contrast

• Telling a lie

• Cooking ingredients

“Sporadic” events occur:

• On a regular schedule

• In large amounts

• All at once

• At irregular, random intervals

“Retribution” is best defined as:

• Forgiveness

• Generosity

• Punishment for wrongdoing

• A peaceful negotiation

To “monopolize” something means:

• To share fairly

• To control or dominate completely

• To rent it briefly

• To reject or ignore it

What happens when something “disintegrates”?

• It becomes more beautiful

• It turns into gold

• It breaks down into small pieces

• It glows brightly

In the book, “rajah” refers to:

• A type of tea

• A royal figure from India

• A small cottage

• A dangerous animal