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Contemporary Literature Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is the word used correctly: The legitimate curtains hung in the window, swaying slightly in the breeze.

a)

Yes

b)

No

2.

Is the word used correctly: The politician's constant equivocation frustrated the audience.

a)

Yes

b)

No

3.

Is the word used correctly: The church became a compunction for those seeking refuge.

a)

Yes

b)

No

4.

Is the word used correctly: A brawl broke out at the bar after a heated argument.

a)

Yes

b)

No

5.

Is the word used correctly: She looked at him with pure stunned.

a)

Yes

b)

No

6.

Is the word used correctly: She let out a sharp grapple when she saw the accident.

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

Is the word used correctly: His pompous attitude alienated his colleagues.

a)

Yes

b)

No

8.

Is the word used correctly: His futile to the situation was maddening.

a)

Yes

b)

No

9.

Is the word used correctly: The plan seemed conceivable, though risky.

a)

Yes

b)

No

10.

Is the word used correctly: Her articulation of complex ideas was impressive.

a)

Yes

b)

No

11.

What does "tattered" mean?

a)

New

b)

Shabby

c)

Sturdy

d)

Strong

12.

Which word means "strong and solid"?

a)

Grubby

b)

Lethargic

c)

Sturdy

d)

Feeble

13.

To "disconcert" someone is to:

a)

Calm them

b)

Confuse them

c)

Praise them

d)

Encourage them

14.

An "importunate" person is someone who is:

a)

Quiet

b)

Demanding

c)

Caring

d)

Rude

15.

What does it mean to "alienate" someone?

a)

Include them

b)

Befriend them

c)

Distance them

d)

Support them

16.

Lethargy is a feeling of:

a)

Excitement

b)

Drowsiness

c)

Anger

d)

Focus

17.

If something is "elusive," it is:

a)

Easy to find

b)

Difficult to catch

c)

Obvious

d)

Tangible

18.

Which word means "dirty and grimy"?

a)

Grubby

b)

Vehement

c)

Sturdy

d)

Exalted

19.

A "ruffian" is a:

a)

Scholar

b)

Troublemaker

c)

Diplomat

d)

Hero

20.

To "sprawl" means to:

a)

Stand upright

b)

Sit neatly

c)

Spread out carelessly

d)

Run quickly

21.

A "dreary" day is likely to be:

a)

Exciting

b)

Gloomy

c)

Warm

d)

Fun

22.

Which word means unclear or lacking definition?

a)

Vague

b)

Subtly

c)

Firm

d)

Eminent

23.

A "sanctuary" is a place of:

a)

Danger

b)

Safety

c)

Confusion

d)

Celebration

24.

A sycophantic person tends to be:

a)

Honest

b)

Flattering

c)

Harsh

d)

Hostile

25.

Phlegmatic people are typically:

a)

Enthusiastic

b)

Calm

c)

Aggressive

d)

Confused

26.

Someone who is "timid" is:

a)

Confident

b)

Shy

c)

Rude

d)

Bold

27.

If someone has a "hoarse" voice, their voice is:

a)

Soft and clear

b)

Rough and strained

c)

Melodious

d)

Loud

28.

To "contort" means to:

a)

Relax

b)

Bend or twist

c)

Sit straight

d)

Ignore

29.

A "tug" is a:

a)

Strong push

b)

Gentle pull

c)

Hard pull

d)

Quick slap

30.

The sound of "clatter" is typically:

a)

Silent

b)

Loud and noisy

c)

Soft

d)

Rhyme

31.

Eminent people are:

a)

Unknown

b)

Famous and respected

c)

Lazy

d)

Timid

32.

Exalted refers to:

a)

Praised

b)

Contempt

c)

Lowly

d)

Discarded

33.

If something is done "subtly," it is done:

a)

Abruptly

b)

Clearly

c)

Slightly or delicately

d)

Loudly

34.

A "brawl" is a:

a)

Serious discussion

b)

Loud fight

c)

Friendly chat

d)

Calm negotiation

35.

"Squeamish" people are easily:

a)

Pleased

b)

Upset or disgusted

c)

Entertained

d)

Distracted

36.

Someone "ruthless" shows:

a)

No mercy

b)

Compassion

c)

Respect

d)

Empathy

37.

If you "despise" something, you:

a)

Love it

b)

Hate it

c)

Admire it

d)

Enjoy it

38.

"Contempt" is best defined as:

a)

Admiration

b)

Respect

c)

Scorn or disdain

d)

Compassion

39.

Something described as "frail" is:

a)

Strong

b)

Delicate

c)

Sturdy

d)

Expensive

40.

"Outrage" refers to:

a)

Mild annoyance

b)

Strong anger

c)

Calm understanding

d)

Sorrow

41.

A feeling of "dread" is characterized by:

a)

Joy

b)

Fear

c)

Confidence

d)

Curiosity

42.

"Hostility" refers to:

a)

Kindness

b)

Hatred or aggression

c)

Cooperation

d)

Friendship

43.

A "vicious" person is likely to be:

a)

Kind

b)

Aggressively cruel

c)

Friendly

d)

Helpful

44.

An "affliction" is a:

a)

Happiness

b)

Disease or suffering

c)

Reward

d)

Success

45.

"Feeble" refers to someone who is:

a)

Strong

b)

Weak

c)

Fast

d)

Bold

46.

If you "endure" something, you:

a)

Give up on it

b)

Survive through it

c)

Reject it

d)

Ignore it

47.

A "purgative" is something that:

a)

Cleanses or removes impurities

b)

Causes discomfort

c)

Stains surfaces

d)

Provides nourishment

48.

"Probation" is a period of:

a)

Celebration

b)

Trial or testing

c)

Rest

d)

Confidence

49.

If something grows "exponentially," it is growing:

a)

Slowly

b)

Rapidly and by increasing factors

c)

Gradually

d)

Not at all

50.

To be "throttled" means to be:

a)

Comforted

b)

Strangled or suppressed

c)

Praised

d)

Ignored