Penelope Lively: The Happiest Days of Your Life

Where was Penelope Lively born?

• Cairo

• London

• Finchley

• Hampstead

At what age was Penelope Lively sent to boarding school in Britain?

• 10

• 12

• 14

• 16

What was Penelope Lively's initial impression of Britain?

• Mysterious and wet

• Sunny and warm

• Snowy and cold

• Dry and dusty

What did the boy's mother say to him?

• Are we there yet?

• Do you want some chocolate?

• Nearly there, darling

• Do you need to use the bathroom?

What did the father ask about?

• The time

• The weather

• The car

• The school

What did the mother hope for?

• A drink

• A good school

• A nice house

• A warm welcome

What did the man say about the headmaster?

• He's an Oxford chap

• He's a doctor

• He's a lawyer

• He's a teacher

Where did the car turn into?

• A school

• A park

• A hotel

• A restaurant

What did the headmaster's wife say about the food at the school?

• It's excellent

• It's terrible

• It's average

• It's expensive

What did the boys tell Charles about?

• The school facilities

• The school fees

• The school rules

• The school subjects