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A Long Walk to Water Vocabulary Quiz

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does 'Gingerly' mean?

a)

Carefully and cautiously

b)

Quickly and recklessly

c)

Loudly and aggressively

d)

Slowly and lazily

2.

What is a 'Shanty'?

a)

A small, crudely built shack

b)

A luxurious mansion

c)

A modern apartment

d)

A grand palace

3.

What does 'Relentless' mean?

a)

To continue without becoming weaker or less severe

b)

To weaken gradually

c)

To neglect entirely

d)

To abandon completely

4.

What is a 'Ritual'?

a)

Done as part of a formal ceremony

b)

A random, unplanned event within a ceremony

c)

A spontaneous un-ceremonial decision

d)

A casual conversation

5.

What does 'Drench' mean?

a)

To make completely wet

b)

To make something dry completely

c)

To lightly sprinkle

d)

To freeze solid

6.

What does 'Maintain' mean?

a)

To keep something is good condition by making repairs or correcting problems

b)

To make something from scratch

c)

To destroy something completely

d)

To ignore problems and let something break down or deteriorate

7.

What is 'Terrain'?

a)

Land of a particular kind

b)

The weather conditions of an area

c)

The population density of a region

d)

The cultural practices of a community

8.

What does 'Perseverance' mean?

a)

Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty

b)

Giving up easily

c)

Avoiding challenges

d)

Seeking shortcuts

9.

What does 'Emaciated' mean?

a)

Extremely thin and weak

b)

Robust and healthy

c)

Energetic and lively

d)

Strong and muscular

10.

What is a 'Drone'?

a)

A continuous low humming sound

b)

A sudden loud explosion

c)

A high-pitched scream

d)

A rhythmic beat

11.

What is a 'Riddle'?

a)

to make many holes into something or someone

b)

To cover something or someone up

c)

To smooth out something

d)

To fill something in completely

12.

What does 'Aloft' mean?

a)

Up in the air

b)

Down on the ground

c)

Underwater

d)

Underground

13.

What does 'Heave' mean?

a)

To vomit

b)

To gently place down

c)

To push lightly

d)

To drop carelessly

14.

What is a 'Torrent'?

a)

A strong and fast-moving stream of water

b)

A calm and still pond

c)

A dry desert

d)

A gentle breeze

15.

What is the 'Prow' of a ship?

a)

The front part of a ship

b)

The rear part of a ship

c)

The middle section of a ship

d)

The deck of a ship

16.

What does 'Recede' mean?

a)

To become smaller or weaker

b)

To advance forward

c)

To stay in place

d)

to become stronger or larger

17.

What does 'Veer' mean?

a)

To change direction suddenly

b)

To stay on a straight path

c)

To move slowly

d)

To stop completely

18.

What does 'Monotonous' mean?

a)

Dull and repetitive

b)

Exciting and varied

c)

Bright and colorful

d)

Fast-paced and thrilling

19.

What is a 'Welter'?

a)

a large and confusing number or amount

b)

An organized arrangement

c)

A neat pile

d)

A clear pattern