Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'dejectedly' mean?

• Happily

• Depressively, with low spirits

• Energetically

• Calmly

Fill in the blank: 'Anguished' means feeling or showing physical or mental ____.

• Joy

• Pain

• Excitement

• Calmness

What is the meaning of 'morosely'?

• In a cheerful way

• In a gloomy way

• In a hurried way

• In a relaxed way.

'Mollify' means to ____ the intensity or calm a temper.

• Increase

• Lessen

• Ignore

• Exaggerate

What does 'pugnacious' mean?

• Peaceful

• Eager to fight

• Indifferent

• Joyful

Fill in the blank: 'Ominous' is an adjective meaning foreboding, threatening, or ____.

• Comforting

• Menacing

• Joyful

• Relaxing

What does 'brusquely' mean?

• Gently

• Abruptly, bluntly

• Slowly

• Softly

'Subdue' means to make less ____.

• Intense

• Joyful

• Sad

• Exciting

What is the meaning of 'bemused'?

• Focused

• Lost in thought

• Energetic

• Angry

Fill in the blank: 'Aloof' means indifferent or at a ____.

• Distance

• Party

• Meeting

• Gathering