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Lord of the Flies Vocabulary: Ch. 1-2

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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Class
Date
1.

What does the word *decorous* mean?

a)

Rude and loud

b)

Polite and proper

c)

Uncertain and hesitant

d)

Wild and untamed

2.

What does *strident* most likely describe?

a)

A soft pillow

b)

A quiet whisper

c)

A harsh, loud sound

d)

A gentle wind

3.

If someone likes to *speculate*, what are they doing?

a)

Running quickly

b)

Thinking deeply or guessing

c)

Giving a speech

d)

Laughing at others

4.

What does *clamor* refer to?

a)

A loud and confused noise

b)

A soft breeze

c)

A secret plan

d)

A peaceful silence

5.

Which best defines *grotesque*?

a)

Very attractive

b)

Silly and playful

c)

Comically or repulsively ugly

d)

Neat and tidy

6.

Someone who is *contemptuous* is...

a)

Cheerful and kind

b)

Confused and shy

c)

Showing disrespect or scorn

d)

Scared and trembling

7.

What does *apprehension* mean?

a)

Extreme excitement

b)

Fear or anxiety about something

c)

Deep relaxation

d)

A form of punishment

8.

To *quiver* means to...

a)

Run away

b)

Talk too much

c)

Shake slightly

d)

Smile kindly

9.

What does *stupendous* mean?

a)

Extremely impressive or large

b)

Very boring

c)

Slightly scary

d)

Normal and average

10.

If someone's thoughts are *muddled*, they are...

a)

Crystal clear

b)

Very confusing

c)

Funny and charming

d)

Strong and brave

11.

A *suffusion* is...

a)

A flash of lightning

b)

A gradual spread of light or color

c)

A loud noise

d)

A sudden movement

12.

What is *pallor*?

a)

A red sunburn

b)

An unhealthy pale appearance

c)

A bright color

d)

A warm blush

13.

What does it mean to *surmount* something?

a)

To be afraid of it

b)

To fail in trying

c)

To overcome it

d)

To ignore it

14.

A *lagoon* is...

a)

A kind of bird

b)

A dry desert

c)

A shallow body of water

d)

A mountain range

15.

What does *officious* mean?

a)

Overly eager to help or offer advice

b)

Very tired

c)

Playful and silly

d)

Brave and bold