Of Mice and Men Ch 4 Vocabulary Quiz

What does the term "Aloof" mean?

• Friendly and sociable

• Emotionally distant or detached

• Full of energy and enthusiasm

• Extremely happy and joyful

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word describes anxiety or fear that something bad will happen?

• Indignation

• Apprehension

• Sullen

• Maul

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "Indignation"?

• Calm acceptance

• Anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

• Joyful celebration

• Indifference

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term means lacking in quantity or quality?

• Meager

• Disarming

• Contemptuous

• Writhed

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Disarming" mean?

• Increasing suspicion

• Having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility

• Showing disdain

• Being aggressive

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word means showing disdain or lack of respect?

• Aloof

• Contemptuous

• Sullen

• Averted

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Writhed" mean?

• To stand still

• To twist, especially as a result of pain or struggle

• To laugh loudly

• To run quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which term describes someone who is bad-tempered and gloomy?

• Sullen

• Disarming

• Meager

• Aloof

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Averted" mean?

• To look directly at something

• To turn away one's eyes or thoughts

• To engage in conversation

• To approach with confidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the meaning of "Maul"?

• To gently touch

• To injure by a rough beating or attack

• To heal quickly

• To ignore completely

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4