16 Questions
In the context of the text, what does the word 'tenement' mean?
Barely meeting minimal standards apartment house
What does the word 'console' mean as used in the text?
Give moral or emotional strength to
How does the character reveal her ignorance in the text?
By using the word 'tenement' instead of 'tournament'
What does the word 'confide' mean in the context of the text?
Revealing in private
Which character is mentioned as having intense mournfulness?
Lennie
What is the meaning of the word 'woe' as used in the text?
Intense mournfulness
In the text, what does the word 'hoarse' mean?
Rough and harsh sounding
What is the meaning of the word 'earnestly' in the context of the text?
In a sincere and serious manner
What does it mean to 'snivel' based on the context of the text?
Cry weakly or softly
Which word best describes a 'clearing' in the context of the text?
A treeless tract of land in the middle of a wooded area
What is the meaning of 'discontent' as used in the text?
A longing for something better than the present situation
What does 'writhe' mean as per its usage in the text?
Move in a twisting or contorted motion
What does 'sulky' mean in the context of the text?
Sullen or moody
'Batter' means to:
Strike against forcefully
'Retort' in the text means:
Answer back
What does 'bewildered' mean based on its usage in the text?
Extremely confused and uncertain what to do
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