Marilla Cuthbert is Surprised

“Nancy is a terrible flighty thing. I’ve often had to scold her well for her heedlessness.” What does "flighty" mean in this sentence?

• fast

• scatterbrained

• flying

• loud

“She knew Mrs. Peter Blewett only by sight as a small, shrewish-faced woman without an ounce of superfluous flesh on her bones.” What does "superfluous" mean here?

• pale

• tan

• extra

• hairy

What does faltered mean here: "'Anne Shirley,' reluctantly faltered forth the owner of that name"?

• answered shyly

• fell down

• replied loudly

• said nothing

Why was Matthew supposed to bring home a boy orphan instead of a girl?

Do you think that Marilla will let Anne stay or send her back to the orphanage?

• let her stay

• send her back

Why does Anne want to be called Cordelia? Choose all that you think are correct.

• It's a prettier name.

• It's more romantic.

• It's Anne's real name.

• As an orphan, Anne is eager to be somebody else.

Judging from the dialogue between Matthew and Marilla, who has more power in the household?

• Matthew

• Marilla

• They are equal.

• Cordelia

What is the most notable thing about Anne's appearance? Choose all that apply.

• She is extremely beautiful.

• She is wearing an ugly dress.

• She is a girl.

• She has red hair.

What does the dialogue suggest about Anne's personality? Choose all that apply.

• She reads a lot of books.

• She has strong feelings

• She refuses to speak.

• She uses dramatic words to express herself.

If you could choose your own name, what would it be?