Vocabulary Quiz- The Masque of the Red Death"

Pestilence most nearly means:

• A rare jewel

• A deadly disease

• A type of celebration

• A law or decree

Sagacious most nearly means:

• Careful and slow

• Full of sorrow

• Wise and insightful

• Dark and mysterious

August (as used in the story) most nearly means:

• Late in the summer

• Majestic and dignified

• Stubborn and angry

• Untrustworthy

Hale most nearly means:

• Sickly or frail

• Harsh and demanding

• Kind and generous

• Healthy and strong

Courtiers most nearly means:

• Warriors

• Nobles who attend a royal court

• Prisoners

• Artists

Castellated Abbeys are best described as:

• Religious songs

• Fortified buildings with castle-like features

• Places of mourning

• Schools for young nobles

Egress most nearly means:

• Exit or way out

• Joy or laughter

• Hunger

• Weapon

Contagion most nearly means:

• A symbol of power

• A legal document

• The spread of disease

• A type of art

Voluptuous most nearly means:

• Harsh or cruel

• Pleasing to the physical senses

• Empty or barren

• Filled with sorrow

Disapprobation most nearly means:

• Approval or praise

• Secret message

• Disapproval or condemnation

• Curiosity