Street Child Quiz

In the beginning part of the book, why did Mrs Hodder bite the coin that Jim gave to her?

• To check that it was real

• Because she thought it was chocolate

• Because she had a sore tooth

• To snap it in half.

Why do the children call Mr Spink ‘the stick man’?

• Because he is tall and thin

• Because he has a cane

In the book, what is a dais?

• A table

• A podium or lecturn

• A chair

What is an infirmary?

• A school

• A prison

• A hospital

• A house

Why do you think Tip didn't try to escape with Jim?

Would you have dared to attempt an escape from the workhouse if you were Jim?

What smell reminded Jim of the morning in Rosie's kitchen?

• Coffee

• Freshly baked bread

• Pickled salmon

‘Jim daren’t look at her. He daren’t listen to the sounds that she was making now that they were into the day” (pg. 36)

What is the author suggesting Jim’s mother is doing here?

• Crying

• Ignoring him

• Falling asleep

What does ‘weary’ mean?

• Exhausted

• Happy

• Excited

• Curious

In Chapter 7, What was written on the great archways of the schoolroom?

• God is love. God is holy. God is just. God is good.

• God is holy. God is good God is just. God is love.

• God is good. God is holy. God is love. God is just.

• God is good. God is holy. God is just. God is love.