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An #ela quiz to practice vocabulary words from the short story "Marigolds," by Eugenia Collier.
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1
How would a stoic person react to a poignant picture?
She would giggle.
He would stare at it unfeelingly.
He would cry gently.
She would smile a warm smile.
2
Videos that show members of the military reuniting with their family can be very _______.
squalid
poignant
impotent
degrading
3
Which of the following things could be considered degradation?
sexism
all of 'em
racism
bullying
4
A poignant commercial would NOT make you...
giggle
cry
heartbroken
distressed
5
If there is an ostensible reason for something, that implies that...
chickens can fly.
there might be a second, different reason.
everything is as it seems.
you should run away. Quickly.
6
Which of the following things would you LEAST LIKELY find in a squalid home?
layers of dirt and dust
trash all over the floor
stains on the floor or carpet
fresh flowers on a clean table
7
Which of the following words/phrases is NOT AN ANTONYM of the word "impotent"?
helpless
powerful
in control
neutral
8
When a friend is in distress and there's nothing you can do to help him/her, you are _____.
impotent
poignant
degrading
perverse
9
Perverse behavior could likely result in what?
chicken nuggets
retribution
stoicism
compensation
10
What group/person would NOT be in charge of assigning retribution?
a jury
a police officer
a principal
a student
11
If you had to speak in front of people (something you hated), which action would show bravado?
fainting
pretending you were calm and confident
glancing around nervously
shaking and sweating
12
Which situation would cause you to be most exuberant?
the funeral of a loved one
watching paint dry
winning the lottery and a free chimpanzee
a really boring class
13
Which of the following words is a true synonym for the word "retribution"?
chocolate
compensation
reward
payback
14
Which of the following people would most likely be considered stoic?
a clown entertaining a crowd
a laughing baby
a distraught mother at her son's funeral
a thief trying to hide a lie
15
Which of the following would be considered perverse behavior?
intentionally making distracting noises during a test
bringing your favorite teacher chocolate
bringing your favorite teacher flowers
working quietly on an assignment
