Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH CH.13-18

Question 1

stocky

Answer 1

sturdy and usually thick in build

Question 2

splinted

Answer 2

to support or brace

Question 3

scrutiny

Answer 3

a search, study, or inspection

Question 4

furrows

Answer 4

a trench in the earth made by a plow

Question 5

baffled

Answer 5

to be confused or puzzled

Question 6

stake out

Answer 6

keeping a watch on a situation

Question 7

contritely

Answer 7

a grieving or regret for a short coming

Question 8

recessed

Answer 8

an indentation; hidden place

Question 9

upholstered

Answer 9

to furnish with fabric, springs and padding

Question 10

flounders

Answer 10

a fish

Question 11

converged

Answer 11

to move toward one point

Question 12

inextricably

Answer 12

unable to be untied or disentangled

Question 13

case

Answer 13

to inspect or study with intent to rob

Question 14

donned

Answer 14

to put on a piece of clothing

Question 15

futile

Answer 15

having no useful purpose

Question 16

cowered

Answer 16

to back away from something dangerous

Question 17

captivity

Answer 17

taken and held as a prisoner

Question 18

concealed

Answer 18

to place out of sight

Question 19

hypodermic

Answer 19

a needle to give an injection

Question 20

meekly

Answer 20

with no spirit or courage

Question 21

dictated

Answer 21

to speak or read for a person to copy

Question 22

inkling

Answer 22

a slight knowledge

Question 23

unerringly

Answer 23

making no mistakes

Question 24

astute

Answer 24

shrewd or crafty

Question 25

foresee

Answer 25

to see ahead of time; predict

Question 26

plaintive

Answer 26

expressive of suffering

Question 27

consternation

Answer 27

amazement or dismay that leads to confusion