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Vocabulary Quiz 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the definition of "benefactor?"

4 lines
2.

Create a sentence using the word "malodorous."

4 lines
3.

Jaunty - adj.

a)

Pensive, gloomy, depressed

b)

Having a yellow to orange hue

c)

Having a blue to green hue

d)

Lively, carefree

4.

Write two sentences:

~ Create a sentence using the word "pardon" as a noun;

~ Create a sentence using the word "pardon" as a verb.

4 lines
5.

Chagrin - n.

a)

a feeling of vexation marked by irritation or humiliation

b)

a fancy hat worn at family events

c)

an agreeable way or manner

d)

any feature that provides comfort

6.

Create a sentence using the word "regal."

4 lines
7.

What is the definition of "sentinel?"

4 lines
8.

Trivial - adj.

a)

Comical or funny; a laughing matter

b)

Entertaining; amusing

c)

Of very little importance or value; insignificant

d)

Characterized by deceitful tricks; confusing

9.

Select any definitions that apply to the word "verbatim."

a)

in exactly the same words

b)

word for word

c)

not alike in character or quality

d)

pertaining to action

e)

various; several

10.

To give a brief statement of the main points is...

a)

a summary

b)

an essay

c)

a poem

d)

a novel

11.

In Lamb to the Slaughter, what was the name of the grocery store clerk?

a)

Sam

b)

Patrick

c)

Henry

d)

O'Malley

12.

What was Mary Maloney's motive for killing her husband?

a)

He had an affair and planned to leave her and their unborn child.

b)

He was caught in a scandal at work that was putting them in a bad light.

c)

He killed someone and asked her to keep it a secret.

d)

He accused her of having an affair and that the baby she was carrying was not his.

13.

What was Patrick Maloney's profession?

a)

A detective

b)

A spy

c)

A police officer

d)

A bodyguard

14.

What was the main conflict of Chapter 8 (Two Kinds) of The Joy Luck Club?

4 lines
15.

Bellows - n.

a)

Lungs

b)

Heart

c)

Stomach

d)

Intestines

16.

Encore - n.

a)

A demand as by applause for another act, song, etc.

b)

A loud rainstorm

c)

The act of departing

d)

A loud shout or other demonstration of welcome, goodwill, or approval

17.

Inevitable - adj.

a)

Unable to be avoided; bound to happen

b)

Extending grace upon someone who does not deserve it; forgiving

c)

Happening by chance; accidental

d)

Having good fortune or luck

18.

Create a sentence using the word "mesmerize."

4 lines
19.

A person, especially a child, having extraordinary talent or ability.

a)

prodigy

b)

sensation

c)

imbecile

d)

prospect

20.

Which two previous vocabulary words define the word "saucy?"

a)

presumptuous

b)

insolent

c)

ironic

d)

malodorous

e)

posterity