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Vocabulary Quiz covering the first 10 vocabulary words on your folder.

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1.

Which one of the following vocabulary words would you use to describe the way a car stops suddenly at a stop sign?
- A.
  
  Leery
- B.
  
  Abruptly
- C.
  
  Imploringly
- D.
  
  Content
Correct Answer
B. Abruptly
2.

Which of the following vocabulary words would you use to explain that you are satisfied or happy with your life?
- A.
  
  Content
- B.
  
  Conviction
- C.
  
  Sarcasm
- D.
  
  Apprehensive
Correct Answer
A. Content
3.

If you ask for something imploringly, which word below best describes how you are asking?
- A.
  
  Politely
- B.
  
  Indifferently
- C.
  
  Angrily
- D.
  
  Begging
Correct Answer
D. Begging
4.

I have a strong belief that you should always try to do your best in everything that you do. Which word best explains what the underlined words mean?
- A.
  
  Nonchalantly
- B.
  
  Conviction
- C.
  
  Recurring
- D.
  
  Premonition
Correct Answer
B. Conviction
5.

If I were Ponyboy or Johnny, I would have been afraid to go into that old abandonded church.
- A.
  
  Content
- B.
  
  Sarcasm
- C.
  
  Recurring
- D.
  
  Apprehensive
Correct Answer
D. Apprehensive
6.

Which of the following definitions is correct for the word sarcasm?
- A.
  
  Uncommon
- B.
  
  Bitter cutting jest (joking)
- C.
  
  Strong belief
- D.
  
  Returning
Correct Answer
B. Bitter cutting jest (joking)
7.

Ponyboy has been having ____________________ dreams ever since his parents died. The same dream keeps repeating.
- A.
  
  Abruptly
- B.
  
  Nonchalantly
- C.
  
  Angry
- D.
  
  Recurring
Correct Answer
D. Recurring
8.

Which of the following is a synonym for nonchalantly?
- A.
  
  Feeling
- B.
  
  Indifferently
- C.
  
  Deciding
- D.
  
  Different
Correct Answer
B. Indifferently
9.

Once Ponyboy and Johnny get to the old abandoned church in Windrixville, Ponyboy has a _____________ or a feeling that something bad is going to happen.
- A.
  
  Premonition
- B.
  
  Abruptly
- C.
  
  Imploringly
- D.
  
  Sarcasm
Correct Answer
A. Premonition
10.

Which two vocabulary words are synonyms?
- A.
  
  Sarcasm and abruptly
- B.
  
  Content and conviction
- C.
  
  Leery and apprehensive
- D.
  
  Recurring and apprehensive
Correct Answer
C. Leery and apprehensive

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The Outsiders Vocabulary

Which one of the following vocabulary words would you use to describe the way a car stops suddenly at a stop sign?

Which of the following vocabulary words would you use to explain that you are satisfied or happy with your life?

If you ask for something imploringly, which word below best describes how you are asking?

I have a strong belief that you should always try to do your best in everything that you do. Which word best explains what the underlined words mean?

If I were Ponyboy or Johnny, I would have been afraid to go into that old abandonded church.

Which of the following definitions is correct for the word sarcasm?

Ponyboy has been having ____________________ dreams ever since his parents died. The same dream keeps repeating.

Which of the following is a synonym for nonchalantly?

Once Ponyboy and Johnny get to the old abandoned church in Windrixville, Ponyboy has a _____________ or a feeling that something bad is going to happen.

Which two vocabulary words are synonyms?