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How closely have you read the first 112 pages of the novel?
Questions and Answers
1.
The fuhrer is eating a sachertorte in the November 1930 chapter at the start of the book.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
2.
Ursula's birthday is 11 February 1910
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given statement states that Ursula's birthday is on 11 February 1910. Since there is no information provided to contradict this statement, we can assume that it is true.
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3.
The Doctor's name is Fellowes, the midwife's name is Mrs Codfish.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The statement is false because the question does not provide any information about the doctor's name or the midwife's name. Therefore, it is not possible to determine the accuracy of the statement.
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4.
Bridget is a Scottish scullery maid.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation The given statement states that Bridget is a Scottish scullery maid. However, since there is no evidence or context provided in the question to support this claim, we cannot assume it to be true. Therefore, the correct answer is false.
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5.
Sylvie's father, Llewellyn Befesford, was a famous society artist.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given statement indicates that Sylvie's father, Llewellyn Befesford, was a famous society artist. Since the statement does not provide any conflicting information or raise any doubts about its accuracy, it can be concluded that the statement is true.
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6.
Mrs Glover is an excellent cook.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False
7.
Sylvie was more upset about losing her pony Tiffin than her father's death.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The statement suggests that Sylvie was more emotionally affected by losing her pony, Tiffin, than she was by her father's death. This implies that the loss of her beloved pony had a greater impact on her than the loss of her father, indicating that she valued her pony more than her father.
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8.
Which of these does not surround Sylvie and Hugh's house:
A.
Similar houses at a distance
B.
A meadow
C.
The growlery
D.
A copse and a bluebell wood
E.
The train station
Correct Answer
C. The growlery
Explanation The growlery does not surround Sylvie and Hugh's house. The other options mentioned in the question, such as similar houses at a distance, a meadow, a copse, a bluebell wood, and the train station, are all described as surrounding their house. However, the growlery is not mentioned as being a surrounding feature of their house.
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9.
The house is called:
A.
The Laurels
B.
Greenacres
C.
The Pines
D.
Sunnymead
E.
Fox Corner
F.
The Elms
G.
Fairview
Correct Answer
E. Fox Corner
Explanation The correct answer is Fox Corner because it is the only option that is a combination of a noun and a descriptive word. The other options are all descriptive words or names of plants, while Fox Corner suggests a specific location or place.
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10.
Ursula means little she-bear.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The statement is true because "Ursula" is a Latin name derived from the word "ursus" which means bear, and the suffix "-ula" is a diminutive form indicating smallness. Therefore, "Ursula" can be translated as "little she-bear."
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11.
Izzie, Hugh's sister, is in trouble in Paris. Has she:
A.
Been arrested for protesting at the Eiffel tower
B.
Been kidnapped by white slave traders
C.
Fallen pregnant to a married man
D.
Used illegal currency
Correct Answer
C. Fallen pregnant to a married man
Explanation The answer suggests that Izzie, Hugh's sister, is in trouble in Paris because she has fallen pregnant to a married man. This implies that her actions have caused some sort of problem or conflict, possibly involving the married man's spouse or family.
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12.
The object dangling from the hood of the pram is:
A.
A silver hair
B.
A golden hedgehog
C.
A tiny hare
D.
A rattle
Correct Answer
C. A tiny hare
Explanation The correct answer is a tiny hare because the question asks what object is dangling from the hood of the pram. Out of the given options, a tiny hare is the only object that can physically dangle from the hood of a pram. A silver hair, a golden hedgehog, and a rattle are not objects that would typically hang or dangle from a pram.
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13.
The age order of the Todd children is:
A.
Pamela, Maurice, Ursula, Edward
B.
Ursula, Edward, Maurice, Pamela
C.
Maurice, Pamela, Edward. Ursula
D.
Maurice, Pamela, Ursula, Edward
Correct Answer
D. Maurice, Pamela, Ursula, Edward
Explanation The correct age order of the Todd children is Maurice, Pamela, Ursula, Edward. This can be inferred from the given options where Maurice is always mentioned as the oldest child and Edward is always mentioned as the youngest child. Therefore, the correct age order is Maurice, Pamela, Ursula, Edward.
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14.
Mr Winton saves the girls from drowning
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The statement "Mr Winton saves the girls from drowning" implies that Mr Winton successfully rescued the girls from drowning, which means that the statement is true.
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15.
When they are on a picnic, the family are given two baby rabbits.
A.
True
B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation The given statement suggests that when the family is on a picnic, they are given two baby rabbits. This implies that the family has received two baby rabbits during their picnic. Therefore, the answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct.
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