Darius Bell Reading Check

What is the name of Darius' family?

• The Gardeners

• The Bells

• The Fishers

• The Dariuses

Under what condition were the Bell family given the estate?

• Under the condition that every 25 years they provide a gift to the town.

• Under the condition that other people could live with them on the property.

• Under the condition that they maintain the property.

• There were no conditions, it was always theirs.

What is the name of Darius' brother?

• David

• Chris

• Cyprus

• Cyrus

What is the correct way to write the title of the book? Remember what we have learnt about proper proper nouns.

• 'Darius Bell And The Glitter Pool'

• Darius Bell And the Glitter Pool

• Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool

• Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool

Who wrote Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool?

• Zolo Stone

• Devin Hird

• Odo Hirsch

• Peter Hall

What does Darius find in the cave?

• Rubies and gold

• Limonite and vanadinite

• Gems and a treasure chest

• Money

What is the name of the family who garden for the Bells?

• The Fishers

• The Gardeners

• The Mayors

• The Michelines

Who are Darius' two close friends in the novel?

• Odo and Dave

• Oliver and Paul

• Cyrus and Marguerite

• Hector and Maeve

Although the Bell's could give anything to the town, why does Darius' father insist on providing a grand gift?

• To be kind.

• To make it seem like they still have money.

• To honour the Bell name.

• None of the above.

Select the best word to describe Mayor Podcock.

• Rude

• Uneasy

• Compassionate

• Calm