Cujo/Vocab Set 4 Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "menacing"?

• Friendly and welcoming

• Threatening or suggesting danger

• Unaware or ignorant

• Calm and peaceful

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "oblivious" mean?

• Completely unaware of what is happening

• Full of energy

• Extremely happy

• Very careful

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Choose the correct definition of "grotesque."

• Beautiful and elegant

• Comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

• Very small

• Extremely fast

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "despair" mean?

• A feeling of hope

• A feeling of complete loss or absence of hope

• A sense of excitement

• A moment of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The word "convulsed" most nearly means:

• To shake or agitate violently

• To remain still

• To laugh quietly

• To whisper softly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the definition of "relentless"?

• Giving up easily

• Never giving up; persistent

• Very slow

• Unpredictable

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "trepidation" mean?

• A feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

• A sense of relief

• A burst of laughter

• A moment of joy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the correct meaning of "impasse."

• A solution to a problem

• A situation in which no progress is possible

• A sudden movement

• A loud noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "sporadic" mean?

• Occurring at regular intervals

• Happening at irregular intervals; not constant

• Always present

• Very frequent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "dread" is best defined as:

• A feeling of great excitement

• A feeling of great fear or apprehension

• A sense of boredom

• A moment of confusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4