The Dark Side: Unit Test, this is going to be a long one but please bare with me. 1. Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics.

He searched DOGGEDLY for his favorite socks.

A. Lazily
B. With great determination
C. On all fours
D. With agitation

2. Choose the word or phrase that best matches the words in italics.

My brother ABSCONDED when I caught him looking for my diary.

A. Hid
B. Fled
C. Laughed
D. Cried

3. Choose the word that best matches the word in italics.

Grateful, he thanked the stranger PROFUSELY for his assistance.

A. Abundantly
B. Calmly
C. Kindly
D. Loudly

4. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.

When someone hurts you, the desire for is strong.

A. Immolation
B. Retribution
C. Gesticulation
D. Connotation

5. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.

The hunter snuck up on the in order to conduct a surprise attack.

A. Quarry
B. Brier
C. Gargoyle
D. Foil

6. She enjoyed walking at night and breathing in the refreshing, air.

A. Swelling
B. Voluminous
C. Gaunt
D. Balmy

7. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.

His new sneakers were by everyone in his classroom. They all wished they could have them.

A. Dissevered
B. Coveted
C. Gloated
D. Detested

8. Choose the correct vocabulary word for the blank in the following sentence.

Someone left me a message on my voicemail; I had no idea what it meant.

A. Cryptic
B. Boisterous
C. Petulant
D. Jovial