She was ________ by the telephone ring. A: provoked B: aroused C: awakened D: risen

He dared not say a word, in case it provoked another blame or ____from her. (deny)

The novel has ______________ fierce debate in the US. A: bewildered B: provoked C: toiled D: obliged

These startling events _______ intense excitement throughout Europe. A: stimulated B: aroused C: provoked D: irritated

The destruction of the mosque has____ anger throughout the Muslim world. A: provoked B: irritated C: inspired D: hoisted

Early in the eleventh century the whole of England was again ______ by the Vikings. A: satisfied B: conquered C: provoked D: composed

People’s concern over genetically modified food has ______ a global debate. A: simulated B: inspired C: diverted D: provoked

People's concern over genetically modified food has ____ a global debate. A: increased B: provoked C: set about D: reduced

The attack on Fort Sumter near Charleston ______ a sharp response from the North, which led to the American Civil War. A: intent on B: provoked C: elated D pruned

The attack on Fort Sumter near Charleston provoked a sharp response from the North, which led to the American Civil War. A: demanded B: elicited C: extracted D: defied