WorksheetsThe Golden Goblet Chapters V–VII quizs
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
He whirled the rings on his finger tip, then tucked them away, patting his sash complacently. What does complacently mean?
with self-satisfaction
with anger
with fear
with excitement
What does the word 'joviality' most likely mean in the sentence: "Gebu’s joviality lasted for several days, and as was usual during these periods, Ranofer fared better as to food"?
Happiness or cheerfulness
Anger or frustration
Sadness or sorrow
Confusion or uncertainty
He dared not venture onto the big streets, but found his way back to the gold-house furtively, through the alleys, like one hiding from pursuers.
What is the definition of the word furtively?
Ranofer slowed his pace because he was ashamed of his surliness.
What is the definition of surliness?
Wenamon dropped his unexpected burden, side-stepped disdainfully, and entered the courtyard.
What is the definition of the word disdainfully?
Deciding abruptly that what he wished now was the obscurity of his corner, he started for the acacia tree.
What is the definition of the word obscurity?
He noticed Heqet standing close beside Rekh’s worktable, ostensibly watching the goldsmith raise a bowl, but actually whispering to him.
What does ostensibly mean?
unquestionably false, no question
doubtfully true, but is actually very true
clearly true and certain, there is no doubt
Ranofer stared at the distant copper-brown figures writhing against the white wall.
What does the word writhing mean?
He spent what seemed an interminable time watching the hollows slowly form.
What is the definition of the word interminable?
He gave the Babylonian a push that sent him careening out the gate.
What is the definition of careening?
He could not take his horrified gaze off the old man’s mutilated hands.
What is the definition of the word mutilated?
Ranofer stood well aside, his teeth on edge, and looked disconsonantly at the great slab.
What is the definition of the word disconsonantly?
Pai pounced like the leopard of Upper Egypt, raining curses and blows indiscriminately upon his already aching back.
What is the definition of the word indiscrimiinately?
The malevolent spirits of the unburied roamed at will seeking mischief they could do.
What is the definition of malevolent?
having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
being extremely joyful and happy.
showing great courage in adversity.
having a strong desire for knowledge.
