Vocabulary Quiz The Hobbit chapter 5

What does the word "flummoxed" mean?

• In a very unhappy or unfortunate state

• Bewildered or perplexed

• Partially open

• Hiding or moving about in a secret and sly manner

Which word means "in a very unhappy or unfortunate state"?

• Wretched

• Ajar

• Menacing

• Subterranean

What does "pricked ears" refer to?

• Ears that stand erect

• A brief piercing spasm of pain

• To stir to action or strong response

• Causing terror or horror

What is the meaning of "prey"?

• Partially open

• Animal hunted or caught for food

• Completely puzzled or confused

• Awfully, terribly, in an unpleasant way

Which word means "partially open"?

• Bewildered

• Aroused

• Ajar

• Lurking

What does "bewildered" mean?

• Completely puzzled or confused

• Threatening

• Under the surface of the earth

• Causing terror or horror

Which word means "a brief piercing spasm of pain"?

• Menacing

• Pang

• Dreadfully

• Lurking

What does "aroused" mean?

• To stir to action or strong response; excite

• Hiding or moving about in a secret and sly manner

• Awfully, terribly, in an unpleasant way

• Under the surface of the earth

Which word means "threatening"?

• Bloodcurdling

• Subterranean

• Menacing

• Flummoxed

What does "bloodcurdling" mean?

• Causing terror or horror

• Bewildered or perplexed

• Partially open

• A brief piercing spasm of pain