Reading Quiz

What can be inferred from the text?

• This is Holly’s first time living away from home.
• Holly visited the house before deciding to move in.
• Holly is new to this part of the town.
• Holly already knows someone who lives in this house.

Where is Knox Road?

• in a town centre
• in a suburb
• in a village
• on a housing estate

Which word best describes 126 Knox Road?

• austere
• run-down
• quaint
• pristine

What can be inferred about the character of Holly?

• She is a daydreamer.
• She is ambitious.
• She is prejudiced
• She is reckless.

Which one is NOT true of 126 Knox Road?

• There isn’t a front garden.
• The window frames need painting.
• There isn’t a doorbell or a door knocker.
• The downstairs curtains are drawn.

Which word does NOT describe the man who answered the door?

• distinguished
• ill-mannered
• unreceptive
• unkempt

What can be inferred about the man who opened the door?

• He owns the property.
• He had not expected Holly.
• He lives in the front, ground floor room.
• He had been asleep.

Which one is NOT true of Holly’s room?

• It is on the fourth floor.
• It is furnished
• It has an en suite bathroom.
• It is at the front of the house.

What aspect of the house most disappoints Holly?

• her housemates
• the furniture
• the view
• the decor

Which best describes the change in Holly’s emotions?

• nervous → optimistic
• optimistic → disillusioned
• disappointed → resigned
• eager → nervous