Vocabulary Quiz 2

In The Gift of the Magi, what does the word "predominating" mean in the sentence: "The predominating emotion in her was her love for her husband"?

• Temporary

• Most important or strongest

• Unrelated

• Minimal

In The Yellow Wallpaper, what is meant by "grotesque" in the sentence: "The grotesque, imprisoned woman behind the wallpaper"?

• Attractive

• Distorted or repulsive

• Mysterious

• Smooth

In A Sound of Thunder, what is the meaning of "apprehensive" as in, "He was apprehensive about the consequences"?

• Confident

• Nervous or fearful

• Excited

• Indifferent

In The Veldt, what does the word "automaton" refer to when describing the nursery?

• A malfunctioning device

• A mechanical device that operates automatically

• A type of animal

• A garden feature

In Thank You, Ma'am, what is the meaning of "fraudulent" when the character refers to a man being "fraudulent"?

• Honest

• False or deceitful

• Brave

• Helpful

In The Gift of the Magi, what does the word "sacrifice" refer to in the context of the couple's actions?

• A ceremony

• A reward

• Giving up something valuable for a greater good

• A form of entertainment

In The Yellow Wallpaper, what does "irritability" mean in the sentence: "I get so irritable sometimes"?

• Calmness

• Anger or frustration

• Happiness

• Curiosity

In A Sound of Thunder, what does the word "resilient" mean when describing the character's ability to handle challenges?

• Fragile

• Able to recover quickly

• Uninterested

• Weak

In The Veldt, what does "insistent" mean when describing the children's behavior towards their parents?

• Quiet

• Demanding or persistent

• Uncaring

• Reserved

In Thank You, Ma'am, what is meant by "barricade" when the woman locks the door?

• A door key

• A lock

• A physical obstruction to prevent passage

• A window