Vocabulary Quiz: A Wrinkle in Time

What is the definition of the word "tesseract" as used in "A Wrinkle in Time"?

• A type of mathematical equation

• A wrinkle in time and space

• A scientific experiment

• A type of fabric

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the word "serenity" in the sentence: "The serenity of the night was disturbed by the howling wind."

• Chaos

• Calmness

• Noise

• Darkness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "inadvertently" mean in the context of "She inadvertently knocked over the vase"?

• Intentionally

• Accidentally

• Carefully

• Skillfully

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "apprehensive" in the sentence: "She felt apprehensive about the upcoming test."

• Excited

• Confident

• Nervous

• Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Create a sentence using the word "resilience."

• The resilience of the rubber band was impressive.

• The resilience was a type of flower.

• The resilience was very quiet.

• The resilience of the book was interesting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does the word "antagonistic" mean in the context of "The antagonistic character caused trouble for the protagonist"?

• Friendly

• Helpful

• Hostile

• Neutral

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which of the following sentences correctly uses the word "ineffable"?

• The ineffable beauty of the sunset left everyone speechless.

• The ineffable noise was very loud.

• The ineffable book was boring.

• The ineffable food was tasteless.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Define the word "morass" as used in "A Wrinkle in Time."

• A clear path

• A complicated or confused situation

• A type of plant

• A body of water

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Use context clues to determine the meaning of "placidly" in the sentence: "The lake lay placidly under the moonlight."

• Roughly

• Calmly

• Loudly

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Create a sentence using the word "precarious."

• The precarious ladder wobbled dangerously.

• The precarious was a type of bird.

• The precarious was very quiet.

• The precarious book was interesting.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4