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Charles by Shirley Jackson Vocabulary

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word 'renounce' as used in 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson?

a)

To give up or reject something

b)

To accept or embrace something

c)

To question or doubt something

d)

To celebrate or enjoy something

2.

In the context of 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson, what does the word 'insolently' mean?

a)

Politely

b)

Rudely

c)

Quietly

d)

Happily

3.

Which word best describes Charles's behavior in the story 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson?

a)

Obedient

b)

Mischievous

c)

Generous

d)

Timid

4.

What does the word 'swaggering' imply about Charles's attitude in the story?

a)

Confident and arrogant

b)

Shy and reserved

c)

Sad and lonely

d)

Happy and content

5.

In 'Charles' by Shirley Jackson, what does the word 'cynically' suggest about the speaker's tone?

a)

Trusting

b)

Skeptical

c)

Joyful

d)

Fearful

6.

What is the meaning of 'reformation' in the context of the story 'Charles'?

a)

Punishment

b)

Improvement

c)

Destruction

d)

Celebration

7.

How does the word 'haggard' describe Laurie's mother's appearance in 'Charles'?

a)

Energetic and lively

b)

Tired and worn out

c)

Happy and cheerful

d)

Angry and upset

8.

What does the word 'elaborately' mean in the context of 'Charles'?

a)

Simply

b)

In a detailed manner

c)

Quickly

d)

Carelessly

9.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'raucous' describe?

a)

A soft sound

b)

A loud and harsh noise

c)

A gentle whisper

d)

A musical tune

10.

What does the word 'fresh' mean when describing Charles's behavior?

a)

New and innovative

b)

Rude and disrespectful

c)

Clean and pure

d)

Excited and eager

11.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'grimly' suggest about the mood?

a)

Cheerful

b)

Serious and stern

c)

Confused

d)

Relaxed

12.

What is the meaning of 'incredulously' as used in 'Charles'?

a)

With disbelief

b)

With excitement

c)

With anger

d)

With sadness

13.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'anxiously' convey about Laurie's mother's feelings?

a)

Calm and relaxed

b)

Nervous and worried

c)

Happy and content

d)

Bored and uninterested

14.

What does the word 'warily' mean in the context of 'Charles'?

a)

Carelessly

b)

Cautiously

c)

Joyfully

d)

Quickly

15.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'scornfully' indicate about the speaker's attitude?

a)

Respectful

b)

Disdainful

c)

Fearful

d)

Joyful

16.

What does the word 'primly' mean in the context of 'Charles'?

a)

Messily

b)

Neatly and properly

c)

Quickly

d)

Loudly

17.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'solemnly' suggest about the speaker's tone?

a)

Playful

b)

Serious

c)

Angry

d)

Confused

18.

What is the meaning of 'unsettling' as used in 'Charles'?

a)

Comforting

b)

Disturbing

c)

Exciting

d)

Boring

19.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'defiantly' convey about Charles's behavior?

a)

Obediently

b)

Rebelliously

c)

Calmly

d)

Joyfully

20.

What does the word 'nonchalantly' mean in the context of 'Charles'?

a)

With great interest

b)

Casually and indifferently

c)

With anger

d)

With fear

21.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'vehemently' suggest about the speaker's feelings?

a)

Mildly

b)

Passionately

c)

Calmly

d)

Indifferently

22.

What does the word 'disdainfully' mean in the context of 'Charles'?

a)

With respect

b)

With contempt

c)

With joy

d)

With fear

23.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'plausibly' indicate about the speaker's statement?

a)

Unbelievably

b)

Believably

c)

Confusingly

d)

Hesitantly

24.

What is the meaning of 'reluctantly' as used in 'Charles'?

a)

Willingly

b)

Unwillingly

c)

Happily

d)

Eagerly

25.

In 'Charles', what does the word 'contemptuously' suggest about the speaker's attitude?

a)

With admiration

b)

With scorn

c)

With fear

d)

With joy