Ender's Game Vocabulary Quiz: Chapters 1-5

1. Which of the following best describes the term 'malleable'?

Capable ofbeing altered or controlled by outside forces or influences

Unaffected by external factors

Harmful or dangerous

Rigid and unchangeable

The term 'malleable' means capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences, making the correct answer the one that best describes this definition.

Explanation

The term 'malleable' means capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences, making the correct answer the one that best describes this definition.

2. What is the meaning of the word 'rescind' as mentioned on page 5?

To increase

To give

To take away

To repair

The correct meaning of 'rescind' is to take away, which implies removing something or canceling it. The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of the word.

Explanation

The correct meaning of 'rescind' is to take away, which implies removing something or canceling it. The other options do not accurately represent the meaning of the word.

3. What is the definition of vengeance?

Punishment inflicted inretaliation for an injury or offense

Reward given for an injury or offense

Forgiveness for an injury or offense

Pity shown for an injury or offense

Vengeance is specifically about punishment inflicted as retaliation for an injury or offense, not forgiveness, reward, or pity.

Explanation

Vengeance is specifically about punishment inflicted as retaliation for an injury or offense, not forgiveness, reward, or pity.

4. What does 'supine' mean?

Standing upright

Lying on the back or having the face upward

Kneeling on one knee

Sitting cross-legged

The term 'supine' refers to a position where a person is lying on their back with their face upward.

Explanation

The term 'supine' refers to a position where a person is lying on their back with their face upward.

5. What is peripheral vision?

Vision in the center of the eye (Central Vision).

Side vision; what is seen on the side by theeye when looking straight ahead (Peripheral Vision)

Vision under bright light (Photopic Vision).

Vision only at night (Nocturnal Vision).

Peripheral vision refers to side vision, while central vision is focused in the center of the eye. Nocturnal vision pertains to night vision, and photopic vision is vision under bright light conditions.

Explanation

Peripheral vision refers to side vision, while central vision is focused in the center of the eye. Nocturnal vision pertains to night vision, and photopic vision is vision under bright light conditions.

6. What is the definition of vivisect?

To study a specimen after it has died.

To cut of oroperate on a living creature

To conduct experiments on non-living organisms.

To perform surgery on an inanimate object.

Vivisect specifically refers to the act of performing operations or cutting into a living creature. The other options do not accurately describe the term vivisect.

Explanation

Vivisect specifically refers to the act of performing operations or cutting into a living creature. The other options do not accurately describe the term vivisect.

7. What is the meaning of the word 'Mirth' as shown on pg. 14?

Sadness and sorrow

Serenity and peace

Gladness asshown by or accompanied with laughter

Anger and frustration

Mirth refers to a feeling of gladness that is often connected to laughter, which is the correct answer. It is opposite to sadness, anger, and serenity.

Explanation

Mirth refers to a feeling of gladness that is often connected to laughter, which is the correct answer. It is opposite to sadness, anger, and serenity.

8. What is the definition of the word 'Commiserated' as seen on page 14?

To feel or express sympathy

To feel excited

To feel angry

To feel confused

Commiserated means to feel or express sympathy, not anger, excitement, or confusion.

Explanation

Commiserated means to feel or express sympathy, not anger, excitement, or confusion.

9. What is the definition of 'extenuating' according to the given information on page 19?

To completely ignore the seriousness of a situation

To exaggerate the seriousness of a situation

To take responsibility for the seriousness of a situation

To lessen or to try to lessen the seriousnessor extent of by makingpartial excuses

Extenuating means to lessen or try to lessen the seriousness of something by making partial excuses, not exaggerate, ignore, or take responsibility for it.

Explanation

Extenuating means to lessen or try to lessen the seriousness of something by making partial excuses, not exaggerate, ignore, or take responsibility for it.

10. Which of the following words is a synonym for 'unimportant'?

Significant

Essential

Unimportant

Conforming

The correct answer is Noncompliant as it is a synonym for unimportant, whereas the other three options are not synonyms for the given word.

Explanation

The correct answer is Noncompliant as it is a synonym for unimportant, whereas the other three options are not synonyms for the given word.

11. What does assimilation mean?

To fit in to a larger group (Assimilate)

To remain isolated

To stand out from the crowd

To create division within the community

Assimilation refers to the act of fitting in to a larger group, rather than standing out or isolating oneself.

Explanation

Assimilation refers to the act of fitting in to a larger group, rather than standing out or isolating oneself.

12. What is the meaning of the word 'lithe' as found on page 29?

Awkward and clumsy

Rigid and unyielding

Stiff and inflexible

Characterized by easy flexibility and grace

The word 'lithe' is used to describe something that is easy to bend or move in a graceful manner.

Explanation

The word 'lithe' is used to describe something that is easy to bend or move in a graceful manner.

13. What word best describes the term 'deftly' on pg. 33?

Clumsily

Haphazardly

Awkwardly

Characterizedby facility and skill

The correct answer 'characterized by facility and skill' aligns with the definition of 'deftly,' which means to do something skillfully and effectively.

Explanation

The correct answer 'characterized by facility and skill' aligns with the definition of 'deftly,' which means to do something skillfully and effectively.