The Book Thief Vocabulary Activity

What does the word "Illustrious" mean?

• Unknown and unimportant

• Famous or extremely well-known, well-respected, and admired

• Ordinary and common

• Hidden and secretive

What is the definition of "Echelons"?

• A type of musical instrument

• Level of authority in a hierarchy

• A kind of food

• A type of clothing

Which word means "expressing strong feelings, or shown by strong feelings or great energy or force"?

• Calm

• Vehement

• Indifferent

• Passive

What does "Trepidation" refer to?

• Confidence and certainty

• Fear or worry or anxiousness about what is going to happen; nervousness or uncertainty

• Joy and happiness

• Relaxation and peace

What does the word "Seethe" mean?

• To feel very happy and express it clearly

• To feel very angry but to be unable or unwilling to express it clearly

• To feel confused and lost

• To feel calm and relaxed

What is the meaning of "Calamity"?

• A happy event

• A disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering

• A minor inconvenience

• A joyful celebration

How would you describe someone who is "Forlorn"?

• Feeling happy and content

• Feeling sad and alone

• Feeling excited and energetic

• Feeling joyful and hopeful

What is an "Eccentric" person like?

• A person who is very ordinary

• A person who has an unusual, peculiar, or odd personality

• A person who is very predictable

• A person who is very conventional

What does "Abrasive" mean?

• Gentle and kind

• Rude and unpleasant person

• Soft-spoken and polite

• Friendly and welcoming

What is "Nostalgia"?

• A feeling of excitement for the future

• A sad feeling mixed with pleasure when you think of happy times in the past

• A sense of fear about the past

• A feeling of anger about the present