Mint Tea

What is the narrative technique used at the start of the story?

• Flashback

• Foreshadow

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

What time did Esmie come at Florence's door asking for a job?

• mid-afternoon

• night

• early morning

• late afternoon

How did the narrator describe Esmie's first appearance in the story?

• Esmie's dress looked neat but her face was tired

• Esmie looked tired and stressed out from walking all day

• Esmie looked weary and her dress had dark, wet stains from her armpits.

• Esmie was weary and had dark eyebags

What was Esmie's full name and the name of her previous home?

• Esmie Gates, Matron Home

• Esmie Grant, Haven Home

• Esmie Grant, Matron Home

• Esmie Gates, Haven Home

How did Florence describe Esmie and what was peculiar about her appearance?

Answer explanation

Esmie had an awkward, bony body and an expressionless face. She had a young school girl hairstyle, however, her eyes were old and tired.

What did Florence make for Esmie?

• sandwiches and orange juice

• sandwiches and lemonade

• chicken and lemonade

Florence is a (a)  

What was the first lesson/advice Florence gave to Esmie?

• To join the choir and develop her voice

• To make her own decisions

• To keep her mind on sensible things and not fool around with boys

• To keep studying the lessons and join the choir

What was the climax/breaking point in the story?

• When Florence wouldn't get dressed and stayed in bed all day.

• When Esmie told Florence how her parents died

• When the cup of mint tea fell, which cut Esmie and she started weeping

• When Esmie disagreed to singing at church and Florence grew into a temper

What's the name of Florence's sister?

(a)