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The Call of the Wild Chapter 5 Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Define the word 'insidious' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

a)

treacherous or deceitful

b)

friendly

c)

honest

d)

obvious

2.

What does the term 'unwonted' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

usual or customary

b)

unusual or unaccustomed

c)

unwanted or undesirable

d)

unwilling or reluctant

3.

Define the word 'malingerer' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

a)

a hard worker

b)

a fast runner

c)

a person who pretends to be ill, injured, or otherwise unable to work

d)

a brave fighter

4.

What does the word 'retrogression' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

progress or advancement

b)

stagnation or standstill

c)

return to a former or less developed state

d)

rebellion or resistance

5.

What does the term 'primordial' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

modern or recent

b)

primitive or ancient

c)

complex or advanced

d)

simple or basic

6.

What does the word 'salient' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

hidden or concealed

b)

obvious or noticeable

c)

unimportant or trivial

d)

common or ordinary

7.

What does the word 'indomitable' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

weak or easily defeated

b)

unconquerable or unbeatable

c)

friendly or approachable

d)

unintelligent or slow

8.

Define the term 'inexorable' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

a)

flexible or adaptable

b)

unstoppable or relentless

c)

lazy or lethargic

d)

excitable or impulsive

9.

What does the term 'implacable' mean in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild?

a)

pleased or satisfied

b)

unforgiving or relentless

c)

scared or timid

d)

happy or cheerful

10.

Define the word 'obdurate' as used in Chapter 5 of The Call of the Wild.

a)

flexible or yielding

b)

stubborn or unyielding

c)

friendly or welcoming

d)

scared or timid