Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Chapter 1

What does the word 'debris' refer to?

• fragments of something broken into pieces

• a type of large animal

• a form of currency

• a style of painting

What does 'scowled' mean?

• frowned in an angry or bad-tempered way

• smiled happily

• looked surprised

• laughed loudly

What does 'contemplated' mean?

• thought deeply about

• made a quick decision

• ignored the problem

• expressed uncertainty

What does 'belligerently' mean?

• in a friendly and welcoming manner

• in a hostile and aggressive manner

• in a calm and peaceful manner

• in a confused and uncertain manner

What does 'droned' mean?

• to make a continuous low humming sound

• to speak in a monotonous tone

• to fly in a circular motion

• to make a loud, abrupt noise

What does 'tramps' refer to?

• people who travel on foot, often in search of work or a better life

• a type of footwear worn for hiking

• a derogatory term for lazy individuals

• a group of musicians traveling together

What is the meaning of 'imperiously'?

• in a haughty, dictatorial, or overbearing manner

• in a gentle and kind manner

• in a confused or disoriented way

• in a playful and lighthearted manner

What is the meaning of 'cower'?

• to crouch down in fear

• to stand tall and confident

• to run away quickly

• to laugh loudly

What does 'pantomime' refer to?

• a dramatic entertainment in which performers express meaning through gestures and music without speech

• a type of musical performance involving singing and dancing

• a form of silent film that uses exaggerated movements

• a theatrical play that includes spoken dialogue and elaborate sets

What is the meaning of 'wryly'?

• in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor

• in a cheerful and lively manner

• in a straightforward and serious way

• in a confused or unclear manner