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Algernon Vocabulary Quiz

Authored by Heather Ingraham-Quimby

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Algernon Vocabulary Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "perplex" mean?

To be a mystery or bewildering to

To be easily understood

To be joyful and happy

To be angry and upset

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of "degenerate"?

A person who is very successful

A person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable

A person who is always happy

A person who is very intelligent

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "hostility" refer to?

A state of deep-seated ill-will

A feeling of joy and happiness

A sense of calm and peace

A state of confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "regression"?

Moving forward to a new state

Returning to a former state

Staying in the same state

Advancing to a higher state

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is an "opportunist"?

A person who always tells the truth

A person who places expediency above principle

A person who is very generous

A person who is always late

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "blunder" mean?

A well-thought-out plan

An embarrassing mistake

A successful attempt

A clever idea

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "grotto"?

A large mountain

A small cave, usually with attractive features

A vast desert

A deep ocean trench

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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