Tkam Ch. 11-20 Practice Quiz

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  • 1. 

    The shadowy figures in the mob seemed ___________________, as they traveled to the jail to kill Tom Robinson. 

    Explanation
    ominous means threatening or sinister.

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  • 2. 

    Neyvi tripped over the carpet on her way to accept the award.  I tried to ___________________my laughter, but couldn't.

    Explanation
    stifle means to hold back; suppress

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  • 3. 

    My father likes to think that he is _____________________, but he makes mistakes just like every other human being.

    Explanation
    infallible means never wrong

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    Mrs. Dubose hurled insults about Jem and Scout's mother, and said that their family's _________________________ was all Atticus' fault, since he was defending a black man.

    Explanation
    degradation means a state of low honor or moral character

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  • 5. 

    Atticus' skills as a lawyer seem _____________________, since he uses language to cleverly reveal the truth.

    Explanation
    formidable means impressive

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  • 6. 

    When I got my essay back, I didn't understand what Ms. Borland's comments meant, so I met with her after class and asked her to __________________.

    Explanation
    to elucidate means to explain

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  • 7. 

    When my neighbor saw that I had destroyed her beautiful flowers, she yelled at me _____________________ as I tried to explain that it was an accident. 

    Explanation
    indignantly means angirly

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  • 8. 

    Since the Ewell children don't have enough money to see a doctor or for decent shoes, they all have ________________ colds throughout the winter time.

    Explanation
    perpetual means everlasting; continuous

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  • 9. 

    When Mr. Gilmer questioned Tom about his "crime," his speech was very _________________ towards Tom;  however, Tom remained polite and respectful the entire time. 

    Explanation
    acrimonious means sarcastic, bitter, or nasty

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  • 10. 

    Before taking Ms. Borland's class, I only read books that my teacher assigned, and I never wanted to read a book of my own _____________________.  Now, however, I love to read in my free time.

    Explanation
    volition is the act of willing, choosing, or resolving. To do something "by your own volition" means you do something "by your own choice"

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