WorksheetsThe Cask of Amontillado-Vocabulary
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is the meaning of the word 'afflicted' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
suffering or affected
happy and content
excited or thrilled
uninterested or bored
What is the meaning of the word 'gait' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
a person's walk
a type of character
a kind of hat
a secret passage
What is the meaning of the word 'niche' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
a shallow recess
a type of drink
a secret passage
a heavy chain
What is the meaning of the word 'precluded' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
prevented from happening; made impossible
encouraged to continue; made easier
forgotten or ignored
explained in detail
What is the meaning of the word 'recoiling' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
flinching back in fear
moving forward with confidence
laughing uncontrollably
speaking softly
What is the meaning of the word 'retribution' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
punishment on someone
a feeling of great happiness or joy
a type of rare animal
an act of forgiveness or pardon
What is the meaning of the word 'utterance' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
a spoken word
a type of animal
a secret passage
a piece of jewelry
What is the meaning of the word 'virtuoso' from 'The Cask of Amontillado'?
a person highly skilled
a type of rare animal
a secret underground passage
a tool used for punishment
What is the meaning of the word 'beheld' from 'A Poison Tree'?
to see or observe
to ignore completely
to destroy or ruin
to create or invent
What is the meaning of the word 'foe' from 'A Poison Tree'?
an enemy or opponent
a friend or ally
a type of tree
a kind of fruit
What is the meaning of the word 'wiles' from 'A Poison Tree'?
manipulating or persuading someone
a type of poisonous plant
a feeling of happiness and joy
a sudden burst of anger
What is the meaning of the word 'wrath' from 'A Poison Tree'?
extreme anger
happiness
confusion
forgiveness
In UAE or Arab culture, what is a common response when someone's honour is challenged?
They may take steps to defend their reputation and restore honour.
They ignore the challenge and do nothing.
They always respond with violence.
They leave the community immediately.
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. What does the word 'utterance' mean as used in the passage?
a statement said out loud
a punishment for wrongdoing
prevented; made impossible
masterful in a particular field
What does the word 'precluded' mean as used in the passage?
a statement said out loud
prevented; made impossible
punishment for wrongdoing
masterful in a particular field
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. What does the word 'retribution' mean as used in the passage?
a statement said out loud
prevented; made impossible
punishment for wrongdoing
masterful in a particular field
What does the word 'virtuoso' mean as used in the passage?
a statement said out loud
prevented; made impossible
punishment for wrongdoing
masterful in a particular field
What does 'afflicted' mean in this context?
distressed; troubled
excited; energetic
relaxed; calm
uninterested; bored
What does 'recoiling' mean in this context?
moving back quickly
jumping forward suddenly
standing still
turning around slowly
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. Read the following sentence from the passage: “A huge human foot d’or, in a field azure; the foot crushes a serpent rampant whose fangs are imbedded in the heel.” What does the word 'rampant' most likely mean in this context?
Calm and peaceful
hard to control
Small and hidden
Bright and shiny
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. Read the following sentence from the passage: “In an instant he had reached the extremity of the niche, and finding his progress arrested by the rock, stood stupidly bewildered.” What does the word 'niche' most likely mean in this context?
A) A large open space
B) A small gap or hole in a wall
C) A type of plant
D) A bright light
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. In the sentence: 'I was angry with my friend; I told my wrath, my wrath did end.' What does the word 'wrath' mean?
happiness
strong anger
confusion
excitement
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. In the sentence: 'I was angry with my foe: I told it not, my wrath did grow.' What does the word 'foe' mean?
friend
opponent
teacher
neighbor
Find the meaning of the vocabulary words through the context of the text. In the sentence: 'And my foe beheld it shine, And he knew that it was mine.' What does the word 'beheld' mean?
ignored
broke
saw something
lost
Complete each sentence to show you understand the meaning of the word in boldface. 1. When I looked into the niche, I saw _________.
a small statue
a large painting hanging on the wall
a window with a view
a door leading to another room
APPLY: Complete each sentence to show you understand the meaning of the word in boldface. 2. My foe and I will __________.
compete (or fight, or battle)
cooperate (or help, or assist)
ignore (or avoid, or neglect)
celebrate (or rejoice, or party)
Complete each sentence to show you understand the meaning of the word in boldface. 3. She was recoiling from the __________.
snake
flower
pillow
gift
This word can describe the way a person walks.
gait
height
voice
color
This word can mean extreme anger.
wrath, rage
happiness, joy
curiosity, interest
calmness, peace
Tricks played on a person are also known as this.
pranks, tricks (or jokes, antics)
gifts, rewards (or prizes, bonuses)
chores, tasks (or duties, jobs)
lectures, lessons (or classes, seminars)
This word describes a punishment for wrongdoing.
penalty, punishment (or consequence, retribution)
reward, prize (or benefit, bonus)
agreement, contract (or deal, arrangement)
permission, approval (or consent, authorization)
