Reading Activity- Lost on Dress Parade

Chandler was employed in _______________.

• the laundry centre where he pressed evening suits

• the office of an architect

• a nearby club

How much money a week did Mr. Chandler put aside out of his earnings?

• $1

• $3

• $7

What is an honorarium?

• The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing.

• An amount of money that you owe to somebody.

• A payment made for professional services.

How much was Chandler's honorarium per week?

• $20

• $15

• $18

True or False:

Chandler did not believe that the Flatiron Building was inferior to design to the great cathedral in Milan.

• True

• False

What happened to Miss Marian on the sidewalk?

• She slipped on a banana peel and fractured her ankle.

• She slipped on a patch of icy snow and fell and twisted her ankle.

• She slipped on a patch of icy snow and fell and fractured her ankle.

True or False:

Chandler was not very interested in his work.

• True

• False

What did Mr. Chandler wear?

• Branded T-shirt and Jeans

• Patent leather shoes and a low-cut vest

• Sneakers and trousers

Choose the correct meaning of the word 'renascent' based on the short story:

• To run quickly with short steps or with the body close to the ground.

• Becoming active or popular again.

• A person’s face or the expression on the face.

What would Chandler buy with his $10?

• Chocolates, ice creams, and popsicles

• Perfume, hat, and shoes

• A well-considered meal, a bottle bearing a respectable label and commensurate tips