Mrs. Dalloway Vocabulary QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of the vocabulary used in Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway' with this quiz game! par Crespa Yers 1 What does the word 'languid' mean in the context of 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Lacking in vigor or vitality b Energetic c Excited d Determined 2 What is the definition of the word 'sardonic' as used in the novel? a Friendly b Mocking or cynical c Honest d Joyful 3 What does 'prosaic' mean in the context of the text? a Lacking poetic beauty b Mysterious c Beautiful d Inspiring 4 What is the meaning of the word 'obsequious' in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Careless b Excessively obedient or attentive c Independent d Rebellious 5 What does 'supercilious' mean in the novel? a Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others b Kind c Humble d Modest 6 What is the definition of 'sanguine' in the context of the story? a Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation b Angry c Sad d Pessimistic 7 What does 'capricious' mean as used in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Consistent b Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior c Predictable d Stable 8 What is the meaning of 'lament' in the text? a Celebrate b Praise c Applaud d A passionate expression of grief or sorrow 9 What does 'sardonic' mean in the novel? a Mocking or cynical b Honest c Friendly d Joyful 10 What is the definition of 'pensive' in 'Mrs. Dalloway'? a Engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought b Superficial c Shallow d Carefree
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