Bellringer Quiz #1

What does the term "plumage" refer to?

• The act of planting trees

• A bird's feathers collectively

• A type of fruit

• A historical period

Which word best describes a temporary period of relief from something difficult or unpleasant?

• Respite

• Poignant

• Tedium

• Jubilation

How is the word "poignant" best described?

• Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

• Extremely boring or dull

• Brightly colored and attractive

• Offering a temporary pause or break

What does "tedium" refer to?

• The state of being tedious

• A type of medieval armor

• A method of painting

• A bird's song

Which of the following is NOT a synonym for "plumage"?

• Feathers

• Quills

• Foliage

• Down

What is the opposite of "respite"?

• Continuation

• Relief

• Pause

• Break

In literature, a "poignant" scene is likely to make the reader feel what?

• Excited

• Sad or reflective

• Bored

• Amused

Which activity is most likely to be described as filled with "tedium"?

• A fast-paced video game

• Reading an engaging novel

• Watching paint dry

• Attending a concert

If a bird has colorful plumage, it is said to have what?

• Bright feathers

• A loud song

• Fast flight

• Large eggs

Which scenario best represents a "respite"?

• A student studying continuously for exams without breaks

• A worker taking a weekend off after a month of overtime

• A marathon without any rest stops

• A non-stop flight across the world