Vocabulary Quiz 1

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1 point

Llamas protect sheep, act as caddies, and make excellent companions for ailing children. These are some of the _________ purposes to which llamas are put.

2.

1 point

Tensions run high when the bidding is in the tens of millions. At such times the auctioneer must avoid getting excited and __________ an air of calmess.

3.

1 point

Farmers use llamas to protect their sheep. Should coyotes or other predators approach, the llama will _______________ itself between the flock and the threatening animal.

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1 point

Coyotes are a serious problem for sheep farmers. ____________ packs of these fierce creatures will attack an unprotected flock, causing losses for the farmer.

5.

1 point

An autioneer must be a good judge of what is appropriate. Humor is good for warming up the crowd, but it's important that the __________ not get out of hand.

6.

1 point

Some wealthy collectors are too well known to show up at an art auction. They find it _____________ to have an agent there to do the actual bidding.

7.

1 point

Llamas were first brought to the United States a hundred years ago. Although not among the native _________, they have estblished themselves here.

8.

1 point

Classes in auctioneering are held in Kansas City four times a year. Up to a thousand would-be auctioneers _______________ for one of the nine-day courses.

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1 point

There is a rhythm to the words chanted by auctioneers. They ____________ the last bid made while repeatedly suggesting what the next offer should be.

10.

1 point

People naturally get a little nervous when attending their first auction, but what at first seems ___________ soon becomes familiar and enjoyable.

11.

1 point

Llamas are a fast-growing species in the United States. Americans have a/an _____________ for owning unusual pets, and llamas certainly qualify.

12.

1 point

Auctioneers have an unlimited fund of stories with which to entertain the crowd. Most of them are _____________, but that doesn't matter as long as they are funny.

13.

1 point

More and more people are discovering that llamas make wonerful pets. They require a/an _____________ of attention and are less demanding than dogs.

14.

1 point

A llama carrying a set of golf clubs is becoming a familiar sight. These four-legged caddies must ___________ themselves with dignity as they make their way around the course.

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1 point

A good auctioneer's view includes every person in the room. Excellent __________ vision is a great help.