The Canterville Ghost — Vocabulary Quiz

1.In a factual, exact sense; not figuratively or exaggerated — this word or phrase is — choose —literallyviolentlyinsulted.

2.A high-pitched, thin sound, like that made by rusty metal or a small animal — this word or phrase is — choose —squeakingrusty metalrubbing.

3.Moving one surface back and forth against another with pressure — this word or phrase is — choose —squeakingrusty metalrubbing.

4.Metal that has become reddish-brown and rough from corrosion, usually from moisture — this word or phrase is — choose —rubbingrusty metalchains.

5.Connected metal rings or links, often used for binding or restraint — this word or phrase is — choose —backyardrusty metalchains.

6.Stopped someone from continuing what they were saying or doing — this word or phrase is — choose —insultedhurried awayinterrupted.

7.With great force or intensity — this word or phrase is — choose —violentlyhurried awayliterally.

8.Left quickly, in a rush — this word or phrase is — choose —violentlyinterruptedhurried away.

9.Treated with disrespect; offended — this word or phrase is — choose —interruptedinsultedliterally.

10.Recalled or remembered something from the past — this word or phrase is — choose —drownedthought backperformances.

11.Acts or feats carried out to impress or entertain an audience — this word or phrase is — choose —performancesthought backbutler.

12.The chief male servant of a household, responsible for managing other staff — this word or phrase is — choose —butlerperformancesdrowned.

13.Died by suffocating under water — this word or phrase is — choose —backyarddrownedbutler.

14.The area of land behind a house — this word or phrase is — choose —drownedbackyardchains.