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The Great Gatsby Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

"I'll see you in a short while, here soon." Soon can be replaced by:

a)

at Cancun

b)

at the clurb

c)

anon

d)

later

2.

What does "prodigality" mean in The Great Gatsby?

a)

Generosity to the point of wastefulness

b)

A feeling of loneliness

c)

A deep sense of regret

d)

The ability to deceive others

3.

If someone is "convivial," they are:

a)

Mysterious and secretive

b)

Cheerful and sociable

c)

Careless and foolish

d)

Quick and observant

4.

"Punctilious" best describes someone who:

a)

Pays close attention to detail and correctness

b)

Is friendly and approachable

c)

Is dishonest and deceitful

d)

Avoids social gatherings

5.

What does "somnambulatory" refer to?

a)

Speaking in an elegant manner

b)

Behaving as though sleepwalking

c)

Displaying strong ambition

d)

Overindulging in luxury

6.

"Juxtaposition" means:

a)

A sudden burst of anger

b)

Placing two things side by side for contrast

c)

A lighthearted joke

7.

If someone is acting "ineffable," they are:

a)

Incapable of being expressed in words

b)

Prone to lying and deception

c)

Intimidating and aggressive

d)

Extremely knowledgeable

8.

What does "dilatory" mean?

a)

Careful and precise

b)

Tending to delay or procrastinate

c)

Harsh and demanding

d)

Naïve and innocent

9.

Loud and harsh in sound

a)

Strident

b)

Tinkerbell

c)
Soft
d)
Pleasant
10.

intimation is defined as

a)
Intimation refers to a formal agreement.
b)
Intimation is a type of notification system.
c)
Intimation is the process of gathering information.
d)

Intimation is the act of informing or notifying, hinting

11.

The secret spy was _____in taking out the ops.

a)

callused

b)

deft

c)

broken, bruised and blackened

d)

gentle

12.

To be arrogant and mostly as in a scornful way is to be

a)
modest
b)

supercilious

c)

haughtily

d)
humble
13.

What does "pander"?

a)

To indulge or cater to someone's desires, often in a negative way

b)

To express deep sorrow or regret

c)

To act in a deceitful or manipulative manner

d)

To refuse to change one’s opinion

14.

He _________sick at work a lot, and no one believed he was truly ill.

a)
is always
b)

feigned

c)
feels
d)
acts
15.

Incredulous means

a)
eager to believe
b)

expressing doubt or disbelief

c)
confident in their beliefs
d)
unwilling or unable to believe
16.

If someone is "redolent" of something, they are:

a)

Reminiscent or strongly suggestive of it

b)

Acting in a deceitful manner

c)

Lacking energy and motivation

d)

Filled with regret and sorrow

17.

"Garrulous" people tend to be:

a)

Shy and reserved

b)

Overly talkative

c)

Careless and indifferent

d)

Quiet but observant

18.

Another word for reciprocal is

a)
unilateral
b)
contrary
c)
mutual
d)
opposite
19.

What is the meaning of "fortuitous"?

a)

Happening by luck or chance

b)

Deeply regretful

c)

Extremely wealthy

d)

Physically strong

20.

To avoid or escape, especially cleverly

a)
face
b)
confront
c)
elude
d)
evade
21.

Languid is like

a)
active
b)
vibrant
c)
energetic
d)
sluggish
22.

What does "obstinate" mean?

a)

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion

b)

Quick to understand and learn

c)

Willing to compromise

d)

Indifferent to others' opinions

23.

If someone is "vehement," they are:

a)

Quiet and reserved

b)

Indifferent and uninterested

c)

Showing strong and passionate feelings

d)

Calm and composed

24.

What does "peremptory" mean?

a)

Open to suggestions and feedback

b)

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience

c)

Casual and laid-back

d)

Uncertain and hesitant

25.

meticulous means

a)
imprecise and vague
b)
careless and hasty
c)
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
d)

full of melancholy