The Bluest Eye Vocabulary Quiz

12 Questions | By Shob217 | Last updated: Jan 15, 2013 | Total Attempts: 37

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This quiz will test you understanding of the vocabulary from the novel The Bluest Eye written by Toni Morrison. Choose the best answer for the following to define each word.

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1.

Bemuse
- A.
  
  Bewilder
- B.
  
  Laughter
- C.
  
  Hopeful
- D.
  
  Happy
2.

Affluence
- A.
  
  Abundant in supplies
- B.
  
  To influence
- C.
  
  Ability to communicate
3.

Abhorrent
- A.
  
  Enjoyable
- B.
  
  Sweet
- C.
  
  Detestable
4.

Debris
- A.
  
  Clean
- B.
  
  Remains
- C.
  
  Debts
5.

Ashen
- A.
  
  Pale
- B.
  
  Vibrant
- C.
  
  Deceit
6.

Escapade
- A.
  
  Freedom
- B.
  
  Prank
- C.
  
  Hate
7.

Dirge
- A.
  
  Funeral
- B.
  
  Mournful song
- C.
  
  Death
8.

Fretful
- A.
  
  Keen
- B.
  
  Excited
- C.
  
  Meloncholy
- D.
  
  Irritable
9.

Galvanized
- A.
  
  To excite
- B.
  
  To change
- C.
  
  To reject
- D.
  
  To embrace
10.

Insolent
- A.
  
  Candid
- B.
  
  Modest
- C.
  
  Disrespectful
- D.
  
  Aloof
11.

Write a sentence with 7 of the remaining 10 vocabulary words. Mantle, Myriad, fervent, surge, malaise, preening, unsullied, patently, tacitly, shroud
12.

Use the unused words and write the part of speech for each.