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Tell-Tale Heart Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You should have seen how wisely I proceeded --with what caution --with what foresight --with what  (a)    I went to work!

2.

Define vexed

a)

to be calm even when annoyed

b)

persistently troubled with petty annoyances

c)

placated

d)

Energized

3.

What is the meaning of sagacity?

a)

to be disobedient

b)

showing ignorance

c)

having wisdom and good judgment

d)

to become impudent

4.

Stifled means to....

a)

allow freedom

b)

instill a grievance

c)

hold in check with some difficulty

d)

ability to complete

5.

A crevice is...

a)

a corner of a building

b)

the end of a street

c)

the opening to an auditorium

d)

a long narrow opening

6.

What is the meaning of stealthily?

a)

to move quickly

b)

in a manner that is open

c)

to move quietly, cautiously, and secretly

d)

moving cautiously and loudly

7.

Hideous means...

a)

to be liked and adored

b)

grossly offensive to decency or morality

c)

beauty

d)

to be clean and innocent

8.

What is the meaning of wary?

a)

marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

b)

to hide

c)

to move secretly but unwisely

d)

to be horrified

9.

Suavity means...

a)

To be witty and charming

b)

to be gracious and unforgiving

c)

to be handsome

d)

the quality of being charming and gracious in manner

10.

What is the meaning of audacity?

a)

shy and forgiving

b)

excitable

c)

aggressive or outright boldness

d)

passive aggressive

11.

Vehemently means...

a)

in a courteous manner

b)

in a forceful manner

c)

to do calmly

d)

in a nonviolent manner

12.

Gesticulation means...

a)

a deliberate and vigorous motion of the hands or body

b)

a gentle manner of moving the hands

c)

to handle situations violently

d)

to have control of the stomach