Lord of the Flies Vocabulary Quiz 1

What does 'clambering' mean in the context of the text?

• Swimming in the water

• Climbing clumsily using hands and feet

• Jumping from a height

• Running quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the text, what does the word 'gesture' refer to?

• A type of food

• A movement of the hand or body to express an idea or meaning

• A type of dance

• A musical instrument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What are 'lodgments' as mentioned in the text?

• A type of tree

• A type of rock

• A type of animal

• A better place of rest

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does the fair boy speak in the text when it says he spoke 'solemnly'?

• In a foreign language

• Loudly

• In a playful tone

• In a serious and dignified manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a 'proffer' as mentioned in the text?

• A type of flower

• A type of fruit

• A proposal that is offered for acceptance or rejection

• A type of weapon

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'grubby' mean in the context of the text?

• Thickly covered with dirt or soot

• Clean and tidy

• Shiny and polished

• Soft and fluffy

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does 'foliage' refer to in the text?

• A type of building

• Leaves of a plant; or collectively leaves

• A type of clothing

• A type of animal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is an 'upheaval' as mentioned in the text?

• A violent disturbance

• A type of food

• A type of vehicle

• A type of music

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does 'prominent' mean in the context of the text?

• Standing out to be easily seen or noticeable

• Hiding in the shadows

• Moving quickly

• Making a loud noise

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

A __________ is a level and rather narrow area of land with one steep edge .

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5