Tkam Ch. 21-26 Vocab Practice Quiz

English Literature

Language Arts

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.4

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1. 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.

recluse means someone who stays away from society and the company of others

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recluse means someone who stays away from society and the company of others

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Tkam Ch. 21-26 Vocab Practice Quiz - Quiz

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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2. 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.

remorse means a feeling of regret and guilt

Explanation

remorse means a feeling of regret and guilt

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4. 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.

infantile means childish

Explanation

infantile means childish

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

vehement means full of emotion and strong feeling

Explanation

vehement means full of emotion and strong feeling

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6. 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.

exhilarated means cheerful; merry

Explanation

exhilarated means cheerful; merry

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

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

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

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

acquit means to clear of a charge; find not guilty

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acquit means to clear of a charge; find not guilty

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9. 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.

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

Explanation

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

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

impertinence means disrespect

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impertinence means disrespect

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