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Outsiders Vocabulary

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Even though Pony was excited to sit with Cherry at the movies, he answered her _________ so that she wouldn't think he was just a little kid.

a)

vaguely

b)

nonchalantly

c)

dumbfounded

d)

reckless

2.

When Dally comes back, hands Cherry a Coke and says, "This might cool you off." She looks at him ________.

a)

nonchalantly

b)

resignedly

c)

incredulously

d)

indignantly

3.

Secret, hidden, and stealthy are synonyms for which word?

a)

bewildered

b)

furtive

c)

nonchalant

d)

acquitted

4.

The dog was ___________ of the man with the large stick.

a)

leery

b)

nonchalant

c)

indignant

d)

furtive

5.

to be able to imagine or understand something after much thought

a)

fathom

b)

obtain

c)

abide

d)

acquire

6.

Someone who is not outgoing or overly friendly, but instead distant and keeps to themselves

a)

aloof

b)

arrogant

c)

nonchalant

d)

ornery

7.

something or someone who is stubborn, in a bad mood, or creating problems

a)

insolent

b)

ornery

c)

nonchalant

d)

aggressive

8.

to ask or beg for something desperately

a)

elude

b)

abide

c)

wince

d)

implore

9.

the act of openly going against something or someone

a)

defiance

b)

premonition

c)

delinquent

d)

ornery

10.

feeling unsure or worried that something unpleasant will happen

a)

nonchalant

b)

aloof

c)

apprehensive

d)

sullen

11.

to skillfully hide or escape from something

a)

elude

b)

wince

c)

implore

d)

defy

12.

Which word best describes someone who is not easily upset or excited?

a)

A) nonchalant

b)

B) incredulous

c)

C) indignant

d)

D) leery

13.

What is the meaning of the word 'aloof' as used in literature?

a)

A) Friendly and outgoing

b)

B) Distant and reserved

c)

C) Angry and hostile

d)

D) Confused and uncertain

14.

In the context of 'The Outsiders', what does the term 'greaser' refer to?

a)

A) A type of hairstyle

b)

B) A social group

c)

C) A mechanic

d)

D) A type of clothing

15.

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'unfathomable'?

a)

A) Understandable

b)

B) Incomprehensible

c)

C) Predictable

d)

D) Obvious