She gave him an incredulous look; and then she threw her coke in his face.

What is the best synonym for incredulous as used in this sentence?

Socs were always behind a wall of aloofness, careful not to let their real selves show through.

Which is the best definition for aloofness as used in this sentence?

Mickey Mouse was a dark-gold buckskin, sassy and ornery, not much more than a colt.

Which context word helps the reader determine the meaning of ornery in this sentence?

Two-Bit gallantly offered to walk them home - the west side of town was only about twenty miles away - but they wanted to call their parents and have them come and get them.

Based on this sentence, someone who behaves gallantly is acting _________________.

I was trying to find the poet's meaning, but it eluded me.

The best definition of eluded in this sentence is:

He drew a quivering breath.

In this sentence, an antonym for quivering would be:

Soda looked back at him indignantly after he asked such a stupid question.

Soda feels _______________ in this sentence.

I had a sick feeling that maybe I hadn't called for him when I was delirious, maybe I had only wanted Sodapop to be with me.

In this sentence, delirious probably means _____________

He rubbed his side ruefully where he had been hit.

In this sentence, ruefully means _____________________