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The Alchemist 25-26' Vocab

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term best matches the definition: "The highest point reached in the sky by the sun, moon, etc."?

a)

Zenith

b)

Omen

c)

Objective

d)

Teeming

2.

Grace saw a black cat cross her path on the way to an important interview and wondered if this event might portend a future good or evil circumstance. What is this type of event best described as?

a)

Manifestation

b)

Omen

c)

Nostalgia

d)

Preconceived

3.

Which term refers to "An act of being readily perceived by the eye or understanding; evident; proof"?

a)

Manifestation

b)

Intuitively

c)

Objective

d)

Vanity

4.

Nora is asked to judge a science fair competition. She makes her decision based only on the facts and data presented, without letting her personal feelings or opinions affect her choice. What word describes Nora's approach?

a)

Objective

b)

Devout

c)

Capricious

d)

Teeming

5.

Identify the term for "Excessive pride in one's appearance, abilities, or achievements."

a)

Vanity

b)

Muse

c)

Omen

d)

Objective

6.

Charlotte is having a discussion with her friends about different religions. She mentions that a person who does not accept a particular faith, especially Christianity or Islam, is called what?

a)

Devout

b)

Infidel

c)

Objective

d)

Capricious

7.

Priya visited a rainforest that was abounding or swarming with wildlife; it was truly prolific. Which word best describes the rainforest?

a)

Teeming

b)

Zenith

c)

Capricious

d)

Devout

8.

Maya moves to a new city for work. One evening, she finds herself missing her childhood home, her family, and old friends, wishing she could relive those moments. Which term best describes Maya's feeling?

a)

Nostalgia

b)

Pang

c)

Manifestation

d)

Omen

9.

Which word best fits "Subject to or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic"?

a)

Objective

b)

Capricious

c)

Devout

d)

Intuitively

10.

Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of Zenith?

a)

A flock of birds swarming over a field

b)

The moon reaches its highest point directly overhead at midnight

c)

A person quietly reflects on a complex problem

d)

A sudden sharp pang of homesickness during a trip

11.

Which situation exemplifies Teeming?

a)

A quiet library with only a few visitors

b)

A stadium abounding with fans swarming the stands

c)

A lone hiker meditating in silence

d)

A measured, unbiased analysis of data

12.

Which choice best distinguishes Nostalgia from Pang?

a)

Nostalgia is an objective judgment; Pang is an emotional bias.

b)

Nostalgia is a wistful desire to return to the past; Pang is a sudden feeling of distress or longing.

c)

Nostalgia is a devotion to worship; Pang is disbelief in a faith.

d)

Nostalgia is a prophetic sign; Pang is a swarm of people.

13.
What are Urim and Thummin?
a)
Stones that symbolize health or death
b)
Stones that symbolize wealth or poverty
c)
Stones that symbolize yes or no
d)
Stones that symbolize near or far
14.

What can be inferred about the author's purpose in writing "The Alchemist" based on the themes presented in Part One?

a)

To entertain the reader with a simple adventure story.

b)

To explore the philosophical concepts of existence.

c)

To encourage readers to pursue their dreams and destinies.

d)

To provide a historical account of alchemy.

15.

Which word describes someone who is deeply committed to their religious beliefs?

a)

Infidel

b)

Devout

c)

Capricious

d)

Objective

16.

They (a)   knew what each other wanted from the store.

17.

Mused

a)
To be absorbed in thought or meditation
b)
To be amused by something funny
c)
To be physically tired
d)
To be inspired by music
18.

If someone is capricious, they are..

a)

rebellious

b)

a con artist

c)

erratic, unpredictable, sudden changes in mood

19.

Intuitively means..

a)

automatically knowing something, not having to think about it-just knowing it

b)

a random ill feeling

c)

questioning thoughts

20.

It’s one thing to believe in God, to be prayerful, to be (a)   , to talk about that faith.