7. Her piercing scr scream was not at all like a whisper. In this sentence, the word "piercing" means: a. loud to silent C. angry d. strange 8. The antagonist in the story robbed a bank and threatened the security officer. In this sentence, the word "antagonist" means: a. person b. friend C. villain A. hero 9. You may prosper if you are good with your money, but you may be poor if you spend too much. In this sentence, the word "prosper" means: a. suffer b. be healthy C. gain wealth d. be greedy 10. Some people feel perplexed when doing puzzles, while others figure them out quickly. In this sentence, the word "perplexed" means: a. troubled or confused b. at ease C. calm d. relaxed Reading 4 | Module 1