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Fahrenheit 451 Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "Cadence" mean?

a)

A rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words

b)

A sudden loud noise

c)

A type of dance

d)

A musical instrument

2.

What does "Suffused" mean?

a)

To spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light

b)

To remove completely

c)

To build up gradually

d)

To hide away

3.

What is the meaning of "Retaliate"?

a)

To return like for like, especially evil for evil

b)

To forgive and forget

c)

To negotiate peacefully

d)

To run away

4.

Define "Romantic" in the context of literature.

a)

Characterized by an idealized view of reality

b)

Based on factual events

c)

Focused on scientific accuracy

d)

Concerned with historical events

5.

What does "Intuitively" mean?

a)

Known or perceived by intuition

b)

Learned through extensive study

c)

Taught by a mentor

d)

Discovered through experimentation

6.

What is the definition of "Insidious"?

a)

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

b)

Openly aggressive and hostile

c)

Completely harmless

d)

Easily noticeable and benign

7.

What does "Welter" mean?

a)

A confused mass or jumble

b)

A clear and organized structure

c)

A small, neat pile

d)

A single, isolated item

8.

Define "Contemptible".

a)

Deserving of scorn or disdain

b)

Worthy of admiration

c)

Highly respected

d)

Completely unknown

9.

What does "Subaudible" mean?

a)

Not loud enough to be heard

b)

Extremely loud and clear

c)

Easily heard by everyone

d)

Loud enough to cause discomfort

10.

What is the meaning of "Ruinous"?

a)

Causing or likely to cause damage or destruction

b)

Beneficial and constructive

c)

Completely harmless

d)

Easily repaired

11.

What does the word "Quavered" mean?

a)

Shook or trembled

b)

Shouted loudly

c)

Stood still

d)

Laughed heartily

12.

What does the word "Manifested" mean?

a)

Hidden away

b)

Displayed or showed

c)

Destroyed completely

d)

Ignored entirely

13.

What does the word "Parried" mean?

a)

Attacked aggressively

b)

Dodged or deflected

c)

Accepted willingly

d)

Ignored completely

14.

What does the word "Rebut" mean?

a)

Agree with

b)

Support fully

c)

Disprove or contradict

d)

Ignore completely

15.

What does the word "Beatific" mean?

a)

Joyful and blissful

b)

Angry and upset

c)

Sad and mournful

d)

Confused and lost

16.

What does the word "Tyranny" mean?

a)

Fair and just rule

b)

Cruel and oppressive government

c)

Peaceful and calm leadership

d)

Democratic and free society

17.

What does the word "Perfunctory" mean?

a)

Thorough and detailed

b)

Careless and hasty

c)

Excited and eager

d)

Slow and deliberate

18.

What does the word "Phosphorescent" mean?

a)

Emitting light without heat

b)

Absorbing all light

c)

Reflecting sound

d)

Producing heat without light

19.

What does the word "decline" mean?

a)

To increase gradually

b)

To accept eagerly

c)

To refuse or reject

d)

To remain unchanged

20.

​ (a)   a glowing piece of burning wood or coal

Choose from the below words
ember
flame
spark
icicle