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Cymbeline Vocabulary Quiz
Cymbeline Vocabulary Quiz
The word “virtue” refers to
Physical strength
Spiritual power
Moral excellence
Political loyalty
None
The Queen’s “malice” can best be defined as
Foolishness
Fear
Evil intent
Curiosity
None
“Fortune” as used in the play refers to
A person’s courage
Fate or destiny
A royal title
Wealth or inheritance
None
When someone “implores” another, they
Command arrogantly
Laugh mockingly
Refuse rudely
Beg earnestly
None
The word “treason” in Cymbeline means
Loyal obedience
Religious sin
Romantic deception
Betrayal against the king
None
The word “noble” refers to someone who is
Educated in letters
Gifted with beauty
Of high moral or social rank
Skilled in battle
None
To “abide” by a command means to
Accept or obey
Rewrite or change
Ignore or defy
Question or argue
None
“Discord” in the play means
Harmony and peace
A musical performance
Conflict or disagreement
Victory in war
None
The word “repent” means to
Swear vengeance
Feel regret for wrongdoing
Escape punishment
Confess to loyalty
None
In the play, “churlish” most nearly means
Wealthy and proud
Rude or ill-mannered
Mysterious and quiet
Kind and forgiving
None
To “commend” someone is to
Challenge them
Ignore them
Condemn them
Praise them
None
When something is “auspicious,” it is
Uncertain or doubtful
Sad or gloomy
Dangerous or deadly
Favorable or promising
None
The word “usurp” means to
Seize power unlawfully
Protect the throne
Give up authority
Serve the crown
None
The word “disdain” means
Curiosity or humor
Sympathy or love
Scorn or contempt
Trust or faith
None
When someone is called “base,” it means
Scholarly and wise
Royal and dignified
Low or dishonorable
Gentle and kind
None
“Villainy” in the play refers to
Royal power
Wicked or criminal behavior
Comedic foolishness
Romantic passion
None
When Cloten is described as “foolhardy,” it means
Romantically shy
Politically clever
Recklessly bold
Fearful and timid
None
When Imogen calls Pisanio “honest,” she means
Humble and weak
Rich and generous
Silent and secretive
Faithful and loyal
None
To “avenge” means to
Seek revenge
Gain approval
Offer forgiveness
Hide from enemies
None
When Imogen is called “divine,” the word suggests
Worldly and corrupt
Cold and distant
Pure and heavenly
Wealthy and noble
None
The term “heed” means to
Reject firmly
Forget quickly
Judge harshly
Pay attention to
None
“Lamentation” in mourning scenes means
Gesture of peace
Expression of sorrow
Celebration of love
Declaration of victory
None
When someone is “disguised,” they are
Seeking truth
Concealing identity
Losing status
Showing loyalty
None
The word “baneful” means
Silent or unseen
Destructive or harmful
Fierce or brave
Helpful or healing
None
The word “treachery” refers to
Spiritual devotion
Mourning or grief
Betrayal or deceit
Loyal friendship
None
When Imogen “muses” upon her thoughts, she
Reflects deeply
Speaks angrily
Acts impulsively
Cries openly
None
What does the word “banished” mean in the context of Posthumus’s fate
Exiled from the kingdom
Hidden from the court
Executed by royal order
Promoted by the king
None
“Enmity” between nations means
Friendship
Agreement
Hostility
Ignorance
None
The term “valor” as used to describe Posthumus means
Greed or ambition
Bravery or courage
Love or loyalty
Pride or vanity
None
The term “wretched” means
Miserable or unfortunate
Rich and content
Proud and confident
Playful and clever
None
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Cymbeline Full Book
Cymbeline Act 1 Scene 1
Cymbeline Act 1 Scene 6
Cymbeline Act 3 Scene 7
Cymbeline Act 4 Scene 1
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