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