Goodnight Mister Tom Chapter 1

What is Tom's full name?

• Mister Tom

• Thomas Oakley

• Mr Tom

• Tom

What does the word 'obligatory' mean?

• Compulsory, has to be done

• Not necessary

• Optional

• A flat rectangular shaped object

Why does the author used the word ‘ent ’ instead of haven’t when Tom speaks

to Willie?

• To show that Tom speaks a different language to Willie.

• It is a spelling error.

• To show the reader how Tom speaks. His accent changes the way he says certain words such as ‘haven’t’ to ‘ ent ’.

What does Willie think of his old teacher Mr Barrett?

• He was a good teacher and he misses him.

• He disliked him as Mr Barrett used to shout, yell and rap the knuckles of children.

• He thinks that he will be working at the local school.

What is the meaning of the word ‘reverberated’?

• When a word repeats a verb.

• When a sound is repeated

  several times like an echo.

• When a word is said quietly.

How long ago had Tom’s wife died?

• About 10 years ago.

• About 20 years ago.

• About 30 years ago.

• About 40 years ago.

The author uses figurative language to describe the flames in the fire. What

technique have they used?

• Simile

• Personification

• Alliteration

When Tom leaves, Willie ventures outside. How does he feel when he goes back in to the cottage?

• He was lonely because his mum wasn't there.

• He was sad because Tom had left.

• He was excited to see Tom again.

• He was

  frightened, he thought Tom was going to hurt him with the poker.