1. Identify the synonym for "ephemeral":
(A) Permanent
(B) Lasting
(C) Transient
(D) Eternal
2. Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?
(A) Whisper
(B) Silence
(C) Boom
(D) Serene
3. What is the definition of "exacerbate"?
(A) To alleviate or lessen
(B) To aggravate or make worse
(C) To understand or comprehend
(D) To ignore or neglect
4. Who is the author of the epic poem "Paradise Lost"?
(A) John Keats
(B) William Blake
(C) John Milton
(D) Geoffrey Chaucer
5. In the sentence, "The cacophony of the bustling city streets was overwhelming," what does the word "cacophony" mean?
(A) Harmony
(B) Silence
(C) Chaos
(D) Tranquillity