Act 2, Pages 110-119

Question 1

Strident

Answer 1

loud and harsh; grating.

Question 2

Exuberant

Answer 2

filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement.

Question 3

Absent-mindedly

Answer 3

lost in thought and unaware of one’s surroundings or actions

Question 4

Philosophy

Answer 4

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Question 5

Raunchiness

Answer 5

the quality of being connected with sex in a clear and obvious way

Question 6

Agitation

Answer 6

a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

Question 7

Pantomimes

Answer 7

a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music.

Question 8

Maliciously

Answer 8

in a manner characterized by malice or ill will; with intent to do harm.

Question 9

Amiably

Answer 9

in a friendly and pleasant manner.

Question 10

Understated

Answer 10

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.

Question 11

Emphasis

Answer 11

special importance, value, or prominence given to something.

Question 12

Affirmation

Answer 12

the action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

Question 13

Quizzically

Answer 13

odd, queer, or comical.

Question 14

Hostile

Answer 14

unfriendly; antagonistic.