Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz ch 4-6

Imagine you are reading a story and a character is described as "crestfallen." Can you guess what the character might be feeling? Choose the best answer below:

• Elated

• Disappointed

• Angry

• Confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Let's play a vocabulary game! Imagine you found an old book in the attic. Which of the following words would best describe its condition if it is "Tattered"?

• Brand new

• Torn and worn out

• Shiny and clean

• Smooth and polished

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Imagine you are watching a play. One character enters the stage and acts "sullenly." How do you think this character would behave?

• Cheerfully

• Energetically

• Gloomily

• Excitedly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Imagine you are about to give a speech in front of your class. If you feel "Apprehension" about it, which emotion are you most likely experiencing?

• Confidence

• Fear

• Joy

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Imagine you are listening to a conversation. One person speaks contemptuously. How do you think their words sound?

• Respectfully

• Kindly

• Scornfully

• Softly

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Imagine you are reading a story and the character begins to "writhe" on the ground. What do you think is happening?

Select the best description:

• To lie still

• To twist and turn

• To jump up

• To run away

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Imagine you are reading a story and a character says, "I am feeling discontent." Which of the following best describes how they feel?

• Satisfied

• Unhappy

• Excited

• Relaxed

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

Let’s play a word detective game! Can you spot the meaning of the word “Jeering”? Choose the correct answer below:

• Cheering

• Praising

• Mocking

• Ignoring

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Imagine you are in a debate. Your friend asks you to speak "Earnestly." Which of the following ways would you respond?

• Jokingly

• Sincerely

• Sarcastically

• Indifferently

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

Let's play a quick vocabulary game! Imagine you're reading "Of Mice and Men" and come across the word "Complacent." Which of the following best describes what it means to be "Complacent"?

• Ambitious

• Unconcerned

• Anxious

• Motivated

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4