Gatsby Chapter 1 Vocabulary Practice Quiz

During the discussion, Aidan's insightful comment was a revelation that changed the way the class approached the topic. What does revelation mean in this context?

• meticulous; careful

• a surprising and previously unknown fact

• spoiled or ruined

• indicating or showing disbelief

During a school football match, Ethan kicked the ball so hard towards the goal post that it got marred. What does marred mean in this context?

• limitless

•  a surprising and previously unknown fact

• a necessary base or core

•  spoiled or ruined

While waiting for his turn at the doctor's office, Aidan picked up a self-help magazine and stumbled upon some rather odd unsought advice. In this context, what does unsought mean?

• showing unbelief

• not searched for, requested

• susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm

• limitless

During a group project meeting, Sophia noticed that Zachary was very cynical.

How would you describe Zachary's behavior?

• Showing superiority to those he views as unworthy

• Meticulous; careful

• Indicating or showing unbelief

• Concern only with own self-interest, distrustful of human sincerity

Wynnie noticed that her classmate, Noah, was very conscientious when preparing his science project. What does this mean?

In a group project meeting, Zachary made a comment that was perceived as supercilious by Isla and Ethan. What does supercilious mean in this context?

Miles and Sophia are working on a school science project and they need to identify the fundamental elements of their project. What does fundamental mean in this context?

Mia narrated an alien encounter that was hard to believe. How did Isla and Noah react? They were incredulous.

In a science fair, Ryan noticed that Ava's project was plagiaristic. What does this mean?

After the storm, the damaged roof left the house vulnerable to further weather damage. What does this mean?