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"The Monkey's Paw Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does it mean to be hospitable?

a)

Generous towards guests

b)

Showing no emotion

c)

Arousing doubt

d)

Open to suspicion

2.

What is the meaning of the word "apathy"?

a)

A large amount of something

b)

Serious and immediate danger

c)

A lack of feeling or interest

d)

Assuming too much

3.

What does it mean to condole with someone?

a)

Express sympathy

b)

Bring comfort or reassurance

c)

Show disapproval

d)

Assume too much

4.

What is the definition of "frivolous"?

a)

A lack of feeling or interest

b)

Not worth notice; of little importance

c)

A heavy stream or flow

d)

Assuming too much

5.

What does the word "dubious" mean?

a)

Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

b)

Generous towards guests

c)

Express sympathy

d)

Showing no emotion

6.

What is the meaning of the word "soothe"?

a)

Not worth notice; of little importance

b)

Bring comfort or reassurance

c)

A heavy stream or flow

d)

Assuming too much

7.

What does it mean to be presumptuous?

a)

Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

b)

Assuming too much; arrogant

c)

A lack of feeling or interest

d)

Serious and immediate danger

8.

What is the definition of "perils"?

a)

Not worth notice; of little importance

b)

Serious and immediate danger

c)

Express sympathy

d)

Showing no emotion

9.

What does the word "grimace" mean?

a)

Open to suspicion; arousing doubt

b)

Assuming too much

c)

A facial expression of fear, disapproval, or pain

d)

Bring comfort or reassurance

10.

What is the meaning of the word "torrent"?

a)

Not worth notice; of little importance

b)

Serious and immediate danger

c)

A heavy stream or flow

d)

Assuming too much