Monkey's Paw Vocabulary Review

What does the word "perils" mean?

• Safety

• Dangers

• Happiness

• Calmness

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How would you describe someone who is acting "placidly"?

• Loudly

• Angrily

• Quietly

• Quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "let" in the context of the vocabulary list?

• Allowed

• Rented

• Released

• Owned

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "rubicund" describe?

• Pale

• Blue

• Red-faced

• Green

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means "brave and persistent"?

• Doughty

• Timid

• Fearful

• Lazy

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "presumptuous" mean?

• Humble

• Overconfident

• Careful

• Cautious

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is a "talisman"?

• A curse

• A charm

• A weapon

• A tool

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5

What does "credulity" refer to?

• Skepticism

• Belief

• Doubt

• Knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which word means "ordinary, dull"?

• Exciting

• Prosaic

• Unique

• Vibrant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What does "avaricious" mean?

• Generous

• Greedy

• Kind

• Selfless

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4