Chapter 8 Vocab Quiz

What is the meaning of the word "stratagem"?

• A type of food

• A strategy or plan

• A musical instrument

• A kind of animal

Who are "pedlars"?

• People who write books

• People who sell things door-to-door

• People who build houses

• People who teach in schools

What does the word "simple" mean in the context of the vocabulary list?

• Complicated

• Foolish

• Expensive

• Beautiful

What are "Jinn" according to the vocabulary?

• A type of fruit

• A race of supernatural creatures, genies

• A kind of bird

• A musical group

What does the expression "time out of mind" mean?

• For a short time

• As long as anyone can remember

• At midnight

• When you forget something

What does the expression "mark my words" mean?

• Write my words down

• Pay attention and remember what I say

• Erase my words

• Ignore what I say

Which word from the vocabulary would best fit in this sentence: "The magician claimed he could summon a ______ to grant wishes"?

• Stratagem

• Pedlar

• Jinn

• Simple

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: "The clever fox used a ______ to escape from the hunters."

• Pedlar

• Stratagem

• Jinn

• Simple

Which expression would you use if you want someone to remember your warning?

• Time out of mind

• Mark my words

• Jinn

• Pedlar

Fill in the blank: "The story of the lost city has been told since ______."

• Mark my words

• Time out of mind

• Pedlars

• Stratagem