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WorksheetsVocabulary Quiz for chapters 9-12. City of Ember
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What does self-conscious mean?
a)
Intensley aware of oneself, especially in a social context
b)
Unaware of one's surroundings
c)
Confident and carefree
2.
What is the definition of a slicker?
a)
A slicker is a type of dance move popular in the 1920s
b)
A slicker is a waterproof coat typically made of oilskin or plastic, used to protect against rain.
c)
A slicker is a type of dessert made with fruit and a crumbly topping
d)
A slicker is a slang term for a smooth-talking con artist
3.
What does methodically mean?
a)
Rapidly and carelessly
b)
Carefully and systematically
c)
Randomly and chaotically
d)
Quickly and haphazardly
4.
What does it mean to Whittle?
a)
Carving or shaping wood by cutting small pieces from it
b)
Playing a musical instrument
c)
Cooking over an open flame
d)
Sewing fabric together
5.
What does scuffling mean?
a)
to go or move in a hurried fashion
b)
To sing loudly
c)
To sit quietly
d)
To dance gracefully
6.
What does stirred mean?
a)
to move especially slightly or lightly
b)
To freeze
c)
To dance
d)
To mix or agitate
7.
What does Misfortunes mean?
a)
Unfortunate events or circumstances
bad luck
b)
Success and achievement
c)
Joy and happiness
d)
Good luck and prosperity
8.
What does proceed mean?
a)
To change direction
b)
To move forward or to continue with a course of action
c)
To stand still
d)
To go backwards
9.
What does luxury mean?
a)
Luxury means a state of great comfort or elegance, especially when involving great expense. Not a necessity
b)
Luxury means simplicity and minimalism
c)
Luxury means discomfort and lack of elegance
d)
Luxury means living in poverty
10.
What does beckoned mean?
a)
To build a fire
b)
To signal or summon someone with a gesture
c)
To recite a poem
d)
To dance in a circle
11.
What is the meaning of proceed?
a)
To continue or move forward.
b)
To change direction abruptly.
c)
To stop or halt completely.
d)
To take a step back and reconsider.
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