The Borrowers Quiz

Who are the main characters in The Borrowers?

• Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee

• Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson

• Arrietty Clock and Pod Clock

• Harry Potter and Hermione Granger

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What is the name of the family that the Borrowers live under the floorboards of?

• Cupboard

• Clock

• Chair

• Table

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How do the Borrowers survive in the human world?

• By borrowing small items and living in hidden places

• By living openly in the human world

• By using their magical powers to survive

• By asking for help from humans

What are some of the challenges the Borrowers face in the story?

• Learning to fly

• Finding buried treasure

• Battling dragons

• Some of the challenges the Borrowers face in the story include finding food, avoiding being discovered by humans, and dealing with the dangers of the human world.

How do the Borrowers interact with the human world?

• By asking humans for help with their needs

• By using magic to hide from humans

• By borrowing small items and using them in creative ways

• By building a wall to separate themselves from humans

What are some of the adaptations the Borrowers make to live in their environment?

• Relying on humans for everything

• Being careless and visible to humans

• Using everyday objects for their homes, being resourceful with their surroundings, and being cautious to avoid being seen by humans.

• Building large structures to live in

What is the primary reason the Borrowers must remain hidden from humans?

• Because they are afraid of humans

• Because they don't like humans

• Because being discovered could lead to their capture or expulsion from their home

• Because humans are allergic to them

What is the relationship between Arrietty and Pod in The Borrowers?

• They are friends

• They are siblings

• They are father and daughter

• They are unrelated

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What is the significance of the items the Borrowers 'borrow' from the human world?

• They use them as decorations

• They use them to trade with other Borrowers

• They use them to build their homes and tools, and for food

• They collect them as souvenirs

What happens if a Borrower is seen by a human?

• They become friends with the human

• They are given a reward

• They risk being captured or driven out of their home

• They are invited to a party