The Necklace Vocabulary Quiz

What is the meaning of "anguish"?

• Joyful celebration

• Severe mental or physical suffering

• Mild discomfort

• Excitement

Define "anteroom."

• A large meeting room

• A small room that leads to a larger one

• A storage area

• A kitchen

What does "awry" mean?

• Perfectly aligned

• Turned or twisted to one side

• Completely straight

• Neatly arranged

What is a "clasp" used for?

• Writing

• Fastening things together

• Painting

• Cooking

Who are "clerks"?

• Office workers who are employed to keep records, file papers, and other general office tasks

• Construction workers

• Medical professionals

• Teachers

What is a "convent"?

• A marketplace

• A Christian community of nuns

• A school

• A hospital

What is "delicacy" in terms of texture or structure?

• Roughness

• Fineness or intricacy

• Simplicity

• Coarseness

What is "despair"?

• Complete loss of hope

• A moment of joy

• A feeling of excitement

• A sense of relief

What does "dictated" mean?

• Whispered

• Said or read aloud

• Written down

• Thought silently

What does the term "distinction" mean?

• Deeply upset

• Excellence that sets someone or something apart from others

• Property or money brought by a bride’s family

• Sleeping lightly