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Lord of the flies chapter 5 vocabulary multiple choice

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  • Q1
    In 'Lord of the Flies' chapter 5, what does the word 'tacit' mean?
    Shy
    Implied or understood without being stated
    Gentle
    Loud
    30s
  • Q2
    What does the term 'incredulous' mean in Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
    Unwilling or unable to believe something
    Extremely happy
    Very hungry
    Highly intelligent
    30s
  • Q3
    What does the term 'menace' mean in Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
    A peaceful resolution
    A helpful guide
    A friendly gesture
    A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger
    30s
  • Q4
    What does the term 'inarticulate' mean in Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
    Very talkative
    Skilled in communication
    Unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly
    Extremely quiet
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the meaning of the word 'preposterous' in Chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies'?
    Fully logical
    Partially reasonable
    Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
    Slightly silly
    30s
  • Q6
    In chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'astonished' mean in the sentence: 'Most of them were so astonished they kept on helplessly watching Ralph.'?
    excited
    bored
    surprised
    angry
    30s
  • Q7
    In chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'grudgingly' mean in the sentence: 'He turned away to give them time to pull themselves together; and waited, allowing his breathing to slow until it was manageable, but Piggy spoke, pleased, chuckling and pretty in his relief?'
    reluctantly
    eagerly
    happily
    anxiously
    30s
  • Q8
    In chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'daunting' mean in the sentence: 'To hold a meeting was calling time on a period of chaos...'?
    exciting
    intimidating
    distracting
    peaceful
    30s
  • Q9
    In chapter 5 of 'Lord of the Flies', what does the word 'indignantly' mean in the sentence: 'The three boys walked briskly on, heedless of the indignantly shouted, 'Hey!''?
    calmly
    happily
    with anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
    sadly
    30s
  • Q10
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'done in an insulting, mocking manner'?
    jeeringly
    inarticulate
    effigy
    ludicrous
    30s
  • Q11
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'an expression of sorrow, mourning, or regret'?
    derisive
    ineffectual
    lamentation
    solemnity
    30s
  • Q12
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'full of or involving exposure to the risk of being injured, destroyed, or lost'?
    reverence
    discursive
    perilous
    ineffectual
    30s
  • Q13
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and often foolishly'?
    subdue
    perpetually
    gibbering
    lamentably
    30s
  • Q14
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'an image or representation especially of a person'?
    effigy
    derisive
    row
    condemnation
    30s
  • Q15
    Which word from the Lord of the Flies Chapter 5 vocabulary is defined as 'good taste in conduct or appearance'?
    voluntarily
    decorum
    lamentation
    perilous
    30s

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