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The Story of an Hour Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

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1.

It was not a glance of reflection, but rather indicated a suspension of intelligent thought.


What is the best definition for the underlined word?

a)

perpetual stare

b)

temporary pause

c)

unlikely relationship

d)

easy moment

2.

She arose at length and opened the door to her sister's importunities.


What are the respective meanings of the two underlined words?

a)

kind attention

b)

gracious opportunity

c)

persistent request

3.

In the street below a peddler was crying his wares.


What are the respective meanings of the two underlined words?

a)

a young child; commodities for sale

b)

a town crier; awareness of something

c)

a thief; awareness of something

d)

a seller of goods; commodities for sale

4.

What is the best definition for the word 'tumultuously' as used in 'The Story of an Hour'?

a)

A) Calmly

b)

B) Violently

c)

C) Secretly

d)

D) Joyfully

5.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'elixir' most closely mean?

a)

A) A magical potion

b)

B) A type of medicine

c)

C) A source of life

d)

D) A kind of perfume

6.

What is the meaning of the word 'afflicted' in the context of 'The Story of an Hour'?

a)

A) Cured

b)

B) Troubled

c)

C) Ignored

d)

D) Celebrated

7.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'repression' signify?

a)

A) Freedom

b)

B) Suppression

c)

C) Expression

d)

D) Joy

8.

What does the word 'vacant' imply in the sentence: 'There was a vacant stare in her eyes'?

a)

A) Empty

b)

B) Full

c)

C) Angry

d)

D) Happy

9.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'illumination' refer to?

a)

A) Lighting

b)

B) Understanding

c)

C) Decoration

d)

D) Celebration

10.

What is the best definition for the word 'feverish' as used in 'The Story of an Hour'?

a)

A) Calm

b)

B) Excited

c)

C) Sick

d)

D) Cold

11.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'monstrous' most likely mean?

a)

A) Tiny

b)

B) Gentle

c)

C) Horrible

d)

D) Beautiful

12.

What does the word 'keen' mean in the context of 'The Story of an Hour'?

a)

A) Sharp

b)

B) Dull

c)

C) Slow

d)

D) Weak

13.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'triumph' signify?

a)

A) Defeat

b)

B) Victory

c)

C) Loss

d)

D) Sadness

14.

What is the meaning of the word 'elusive' in the context of 'The Story of an Hour'?

a)

A) Easy to find

b)

B) Hard to grasp

c)

C) Obvious

d)

D) Simple

15.

In 'The Story of an Hour', what does the word 'self-assertion' refer to?

a)

A) Humility

b)

B) Confidence

c)

C) Doubt

d)

D) Fear