Year 6 - Summative Quiz - Misery Gut Comprehension Check

Who is Vin?

• Keith's mom

• Keith's dad

• The paper boy

• The milkman

What is the color Keith paints his parents’ fish-and-chips shop?

• Tropical Mango Hi-Gloss

• Sunshine Yellow

• Ocean Blue

• Forest Green

Why does Keith decide to paint the shop?

• To attract more customers

• To cheer up his parents 

• Because he likes painting

• To hide the old paint

Does Keith successfully make his parents feel cheerful?

• Yes, he does.

• No, he doesn't.

Why do Mum and Dad have to keep their prices down and buy cheaper products?

• The shop has been stabilized so Mom and Dad can cut down the cost.

• Thing changed; their neighbors stop wanting to spend on quality food.

• The profit couldn't afford their living standard.

How does Keith accidentally burn down his parents’ shop?

• He leaves a fryer on.

• He drops a lit match on the floor.

• He forgets to turn off the oven.

• He spills oil on the stove.

What is Keith’s plan after the shop burns down?

• To rebuild the shop

• To move his family to Australia

• To start a new business

• To go live with his grandparents

Why does Keith want to move his family to Australia?

• Because he has always wanted to see kangaroos 

• Because he thinks the sun shines all the time there

• Because he has relatives there 

• Because he wants to learn surfing

How does Keith’s father react when he suggests moving to Australia?

• He agrees immediately.

• He refuses outrightly.

• He says they will think about it.

• He laughs it off as a joke.

What does "quid" mean?

• AUD

• Pound

• USD

• Ruble