Tkam Ch. 21-26 Vocab Practice Quiz

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Many people in Maycomb are disturbed that Boo Radley doesn't leave his house; in their eyes, he is not only a _______________, but a "monster" as well.

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This TKAM Ch. 21-26 Vocab Practice Quiz assesses understanding of vocabulary used in key chapters of 'To Kill A Mockingbird'. It helps learners recall and apply vocabulary in context, enhancing comprehension and analytical skills in English literature.

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Scout starts to feel a bit of ___________ when she passes by the Radley place and thinks back to all of the terrible ways that they mistreated Boo Radley.

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remorse means a feeling of regret and guilt

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Scout and Jem have grown up considerably since the beginning of the novel; one could even say that they have gone from acting ___________ to behaving with maturity.

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infantile means childish

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After Scout visited the town dump to throw away their Christmas tree, she was able to see that the Ewells lived in ____________ and garbage.

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squalor means filth

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Atticus's ___________ closing argument made the jury deliberate for five hours; however, his passionate speech could not save Tom Robinson.

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vehement means full of emotion and strong feeling

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Jonathan was _____________ when he saw his brand new bike parked in the driveway; he couldn't wait to give it a ride around the block.

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exhilarated means cheerful; merry

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I thought it was ____________ of my dad to assume that I would get a speeding ticket before I had even gotten my license.

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a cynical person is someone who often belittles or makes fun of someone else

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Jem believed that the jury would ____________ Tom Robinson and was heartbroken when he heard the final verdict.

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acquit means to clear of a charge; find not guilty

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Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle may seem ____________ to readers, since they outwardly appear to be a good Christian group, but they are really hypocritical and mean-spirited.

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spurious means outwardly resembling something, but does not have the genuine qualities of that thing

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I meant no ______________ when I laughed at the fashion show; I sincerely thought they were modeling Halloween costumes, not actual clothes!

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impertinence means disrespect

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Tkam Ch. 21-26 Vocab Practice Quiz

Many people in Maycomb are disturbed that Boo Radley doesn't leave his house; in their eyes, he is not only a _______________, but a "monster" as well.

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Scout starts to feel a bit of ___________ when she passes by the Radley place and thinks back to all of the terrible ways that they mistreated Boo Radley.

Scout and Jem have grown up considerably since the beginning of the novel; one could even say that they have gone from acting ___________ to behaving with maturity.

After Scout visited the town dump to throw away their Christmas tree, she was able to see that the Ewells lived in ____________ and garbage.

Atticus's ___________ closing argument made the jury deliberate for five hours; however, his passionate speech could not save Tom Robinson.

Jonathan was _____________ when he saw his brand new bike parked in the driveway; he couldn't wait to give it a ride around the block.

I thought it was ____________ of my dad to assume that I would get a speeding ticket before I had even gotten my license.

Jem believed that the jury would ____________ Tom Robinson and was heartbroken when he heard the final verdict.

Aunt Alexandra's missionary circle may seem ____________ to readers, since they outwardly appear to be a good Christian group, but they are really hypocritical and mean-spirited.

I meant no ______________ when I laughed at the fashion show; I sincerely thought they were modeling Halloween costumes, not actual clothes!