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Harriet Tubman Test: Vocabulary
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Question 1
1.
What does
disheveled
mean?
disturbed
divided
perfect
untidy
Question 2
2.
To
dispel
means to
lose something.
interfere with something.
hide something.
drive away something.
Question 3
3.
What does
sullen
mean?
anxious
painful
sulky
difficult
Question 4
4.
To
cajole
is to
mislead purposely.
tease cruelly.
answer correctly.
urge gently.
Question 5
5.
Linger
means to
show confidence.
stay longer.
give praise.
speak softly.
Question 6
6.
You would linger at a party if you were disheveled.
True
False
Question 7
7.
Winning the lottery would evoke a sullen response.
True
False
Question 8
8.
You can cajole a friend to dispel a bad mood by telling a joke.
True
False
Question 9
9.
One can instill courage in you by speaking eloquently.
True
False
Question 10
10.
Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.
The _______________runaways look dirty, tired, and ragged as they approached the first safe house.
dispel
disheveled
eloquent
sullen
Question 11
11.
Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.
Tubman had to constantly _____________ any fear the runaways had of being pursued by telling them stories of hope and courage and freedom.
instill
dishevel
dispel
evoke
Question 12
12.
Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.
Tubman would _____________ around the plantation for days carefully selecting the slaves she would take, waiting for a clear night for a safe passage.
linger
cajole
sullenly
dispel
Question 13
13.
Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.
After many long and cold night, the runaways gradually became more ________, silent, and suspicious.
evoke
sullen
dispel
croon
Question 14
14.
Fill in the word that best fits the meaning and tone of the sentence.
Tubman was an _______________ speaker, having to constantly tell powerful stories to __________the runaways to keep moving forward.
dispelling; croon
lingering; dishevel
eloquent; cajole
crooning; instill
Question 15
15.
In which sentence is
dispel
used correctly?
To dispel ants or other pests, scatter sugar around your kitchen.
To dispel your doubts about his honesty, I will tell you about the time he repaid a loan.
To dispel clothing, you should first wash it thoroughly and then dry it.
To dispel a person, you need to give the person a good reason for taking action.