Act 1 Practice Quiz 2

Which word means "to reduce the force of something or prevent something from developing"?

• Subdue

• Sanctify

• Zeal

• Swarm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A person who is too obviously showing off their money or power is being:

• Mercurial

• Ostentatious

• Zealous

• Fatalist

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Someone who believes that events cannot be avoided or changed is called a:

• Tyrant

• Fatalist

• Zealot

• Conspicuous person

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following best describes jubilation?

• A state of deep sadness

• A feeling of great happiness

• A form of government

• A large group of people moving together

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

A speech that is given without stopping for a long time can be described as:

• Extravagant

• Sustained

• Conspicuous

• Mercurial

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The president's __________ in defending his policy impressed even his critics.

• zeal

• tyranny

• ostentatious

• sanctity

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The dictator ruled with absolute __________, making all the decisions without concern for the people.

• fatalism

• tyranny

• jubilation

• mercury

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

As soon as the gates opened, a __________ of excited fans rushed toward the stage.

• conspicuous

• zealot

• extrvagance

• swarm

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

He ate enough to _______ his hunger for a long time.

• zeal
• sustain

• sanctify

• deport

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Mercurial people are known for being very steady and predictable.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4