Road Trip Vocab: Ch. 4-6 quiz

Which word best describes someone who acts without thinking about the consequences?

• Hostile

• Impulsive

• Sarcastic

• Squeamish

If someone is described as "hostile," how are they most likely to behave?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Unfriendly and ready to fight

• Quiet and shy

• Silly and playful

Which of the following is the best example of a "quest"?

• Taking a nap after lunch

• Searching for a lost treasure for many years

• Reading a short story

• Cleaning your room

What does it mean if a sound is "muffled"?

• It is louder than usual

• It is softer or quieter than usual

• It is high-pitched

• It is echoing

Which word would best describe someone who is easily upset by blood or messes?

• Sarcastic

• Squeamish

• Hostile

• Maneuver

If someone is being "sarcastic," what are they most likely doing?

• Saying exactly what they mean

• Saying the opposite of what they mean, often to be funny or mean

• Whispering quietly

• Telling a secret

Which of the following best describes "momentum"?

• The ability to stay still

• The speed or force gained by moving forward

• The act of stopping suddenly

• The feeling of being tired

What does it mean to "sprawl" on the couch?

• Sit up straight with your hands in your lap

• Lie or sit with your arms and legs spread out in a lazy way

• Stand on the couch

• Jump up and down

Which word refers to a group of people who are seen as noisy, bad, or not important?

• Quest

• Riffraff

• Maneuver

• Momentum

Which of the following is an example of a "maneuver"?

• Running in a straight line

• Carefully steering a car through a tight space

• Sitting quietly

• Sleeping