Chapters 1-3 Quiz Practice Outsiders

What is the meaning of the word "aloof"?

• Removed or distant; unfriendly

• In a brave or heroic manner

• Trembling, shaking

• Ill-tempered; unpleasant; difficult

Which part of speech is the word "gallantly"?

• Noun

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

What does the word "grudge" mean?

• In a calm manner; unaffected by things

• Resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

• Not clearly understood, unclear

• To draw back quickly in fear or pain

If someone is described as "incredulous," what does it mean?

• Brave or heroic

• Unbelievable; something causing skepticism

• Ill-tempered; unpleasant; difficult

• Trembling, shaking

What is the definition of "nonchalantly"?

• In a calm manner; unaffected by things

• In a brave or heroic manner

• Not clearly understood, unclear

• Incomprehensible; unable to be understood

Which word means "ill-tempered; unpleasant; difficult"?

• Quivering

• Ornery

• Aloof

• Grudge

What does "quivering" mean?

• To draw back quickly in fear or pain

• Trembling, shaking

• In a calm manner; unaffected by things

• Not clearly understood, unclear

Which word is defined as "incomprehensible; unable to be understood"?

• Unfathomable

• Vaguely

• Gallantly

• Incredulous

What does "vaguely" mean?

• In a brave or heroic manner

• Not clearly understood, unclear

• Ill-tempered; unpleasant; difficult

• Resentment resulting from a past insult or injury

If someone "winces," what are they doing?

• Trembling, shaking

• To draw back quickly in fear or pain

• In a calm manner; unaffected by things

• Removed or distant; unfriendly