Mrs. Dalloway Vocabulary QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of vocabulary from Virginia Woolf's book 'Mrs. Dalloway' with these 10 questions! par Crespa Yers 1 What does the word 'sardonic' mean in the context of 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Joyful b Serious c Hopeful d Mocking 2 What is the meaning of the word 'languid' as used in the book? a Confused b Happy c Energetic d Lacking energy 3 What does 'lamentation' refer to in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Confusion b Expression of grief c Laughter d Celebration 4 What is the definition of 'prosaic' in the novel? a Beautiful b Exciting c Mysterious d Lacking poetic beauty 5 What does 'obsequious' mean in the context of the story? a Independent b Excessively obedient c Courageous d Rebellious 6 What is the meaning of 'languorous' in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Lacking vigor b Happy c Energetic d Confused 7 What does 'sagacious' mean in the book? a Ignorant b Dull c Clumsy d Having keen mental discernment 8 What is the definition of 'mirth' in the context of the novel? a Amusement or laughter b Sadness c Anger d Fear 9 What does 'mellifluous' mean in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Bitter b Harsh c Sweet or musical d Loud 10 What is the meaning of 'languish' as used in the story? a To succeed b To thrive c To celebrate d To suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant place or situation