Question 1 of 10
Chester spoke 'resolutely'. What does this mean?
A) In a confused and uncertain way
B) In a determined and firm way
C) In a lazy and slow way
D) In a friendly and cheerful way
Question 2 of 10
The boys were 'soaking up' the strangeness. What does this metaphor mean?
A) Getting wet from the damp tunnel walls
B) Cleaning the windows
C) Absorbing and taking in every detail
D) Ignoring everything around them
Question 3 of 10
The crash was described as 'ear-splitting'. This means it was...
A) Very quiet and subtle
B) A musical sound
C) Broken into two pieces
D) Extremely loud and painful to hear
Question 4 of 10
The policeman called the boys 'interlopers'. What are interlopers?
A) Unwelcome intruders who don't belong
B) Young children
C) Fast runners
D) Thieves
Question 5 of 10
The man had 'gnarled' hands. What does 'gnarled' look like?
A) Soft and smooth
B) Rough, twisted, and knobbly
C) Perfectly clean
D) Very small
Question 6 of 10
The man looked at them with 'repugnance'. What is repugnance?
A) Joy and happiness
B) Curiosity and interest
C) Intense disgust and dislike
D) Fear and terror
Question 7 of 10
The grip was described as 'vice-like'. What does this simile mean?
A) Extremely tight and impossible to escape
B) Loose and slippery
C) Warm and gentle
D) Using only two fingers
Question 8 of 10
Evil 'emanated' from the tall man. What does 'emanated' mean?
A) Was hidden inside
B) flowed out or radiated from him
C) Was painted on
D) Disappeared
Question 9 of 10
Will felt a wave of 'dread'. What is dread?
A) Excitement
B) Boredom
C) Great fear or apprehension
D) Confusion
Question 10 of 10
The tall man was like a 'highly strung bow'. What does this suggest?
A) He was tense and ready to snap into violence
B) He was relaxed and flexible
C) He was tall and wooden
D) He played a musical instrument
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