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Of Mice and Men Chapter 1 Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the meaning of the word "juncture"?

a)

A type of tree

b)

A place where things join

c)

A loud noise

d)

A feeling of happiness

2.

Which word means "move in a slow, heavy, awkward way"?

a)

Yammer

b)

Lumber

c)

Contemplate

d)

Brusquely

3.

What does "recumbent" mean?

a)

Standing tall

b)

Lying down; in a position of comfort or rest

c)

Running quickly

d)

Speaking loudly

4.

Which word best describes someone who is "showing a brooding ill humor"?

a)

Morose

b)

Imperious

c)

Anguished

d)

Pantomime

5.

If someone is acting "brusquely," how are they behaving?

a)

In a direct manner

b)

With great care

c)

In a humorous way

d)

Very slowly

6.

Which of the following situations best illustrates the meaning of "pantomime"?

a)

A person giving a speech

b)

A person acting out a story using only gestures and movements, without speaking

c)

A person writing a letter

d)

A person singing a song

7.

If someone is "contemplating" a difficult decision, what are they most likely doing?

a)

Ignoring the problem

b)

Thinking intently and at length about it

c)

Complaining about it

d)

Acting without thinking

8.

Which scenario best demonstrates someone acting "imperiously"?

a)

Politely asking for help

b)

Assuming authority and giving orders without justification

c)

Quietly listening to others

d)

Laughing with friends

9.

A character in a story is described as "anguished." Which of the following best explains how they might feel?

a)

Extremely happy and excited

b)

Experiencing intense mental pain

c)

Calm and relaxed

d)

Indifferent and bored

10.

Imagine you are reading a story where a character "yammers" throughout a meeting. Based on the definition, what effect might this have on the other characters, and why?

a)

The other characters might feel relieved because the yammering helps them focus.

b)

The other characters might feel annoyed because the constant talking or complaining is distracting.

c)

The other characters might feel inspired by the yammering.

d)

The other characters might feel confused because yammering is silent.