WorksheetsMonsters Are Due on Maple Street Vocabulary Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
The term "antagonism" means (a) .
The word "contorted" can be used to describe a character's face. Think for a moment and decide the best definition for "contorted".
Twisted
Smiling
Pale
Bright
The phrase "flustered" best describes someone who is: (a)
Match the following definitions with the correct term.
Disagreement
The act of not agreeing with something or someone.
Approval
The act of agreeing with something or someone, often shown by a gesture.
Question
A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit information.
Silence
The absence of any sound or noise.
Think about the word "persistent", what do you think it may mean?
Weak
Changing
Continuing firmly
Giving up
The term "scapegoat" is used in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." What do you think it means?
A person blamed for the wrongdoings of others
A hero
A neutral party
A leader
What do you think the word "optimism" could mean?
Pessimism
Hopefulness and confidence about the future
Indifference
Fear
The term "menace" is used usually to describe a feeling. What does "menace" mean?
Safety
Threat
Comfort
Friendship
The word "converge" is used in "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." What do you think it might mean?
To separate
To come together from different directions
To hide
To argue
What do you think the term "incriminate" could mean? To (a) .
