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Act 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "importune" mean?

a)

To enlarge or increase

b)

To beg persistently and urgently

c)

To attack someone physically or emotionally

d)

To rule against

2.

Which word describes someone who is a strong supporter of a party, person, or cause?

a)

Partisan

b)

Mutiny

c)

Tyrant

d)

Valiant

3.

Identify the term that means "the violation of a law or duty."

a)

Grievance

b)

Transgression

c)

Severity

d)

Overthrow

4.

What is the meaning of "augment"?

a)

To beg persistently and urgently

b)

To enlarge or increase

c)

An open rebellion against constituted authority

d)

A complaint about a wrong that causes resentment

5.

Which word describes an open rebellion against authority?

a)

Mutiny

b)

Partisan

c)

Tyrant

d)

Grievance

6.

What does "valiant" mean?

a)

Having or showing heroism or courage

b)

A cruel and oppressive dictator

c)

An excess of sternness

d)

To attack someone physically or emotionally

7.

Which word refers to a complaint about a wrong that causes resentment?

a)

Grievance

b)

Severity

c)

Transgression

d)

Overthrow

8.

What does "assail" mean?

a)

To enlarge or increase

b)

To attack someone physically or emotionally

c)

To beg persistently and urgently

d)

To rule against

9.

Which word means "an excess of sternness"?

a)

Severity

b)

Pernicious

c)

Valiant

d)

Mutiny

10.

Which word describes a cruel and oppressive dictator?

a)

Tyrant

b)

Partisan

c)

Grievance

d)

Transgression

11.

What does "overthrow" mean?

a)

To beg persistently and urgently

b)

To rule against

c)

To enlarge or increase

d)

An open rebellion against constituted authority

12.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The citizens decided to ______ the tyrant who had ruled their country for decades."

a)

Augment

b)

Overthrow

c)

Importune

d)

Assail

13.

Select the word that best fits the context: "The ______ effects of the chemical spill were felt for years in the local community."

a)

Pernicious

b)

Valiant

c)

Partisan

d)

Grievance