The Abominables (chapters 5–6)

What is Con's reaction to the journey across the High Peaks?

• Excitement

• Dread

• Indifference

• Amusement

Why does Ellen need to raise the alarm in the morning?

• She heard strange noises.

• Con didn't return.

• There was a fire.

• She had a bad dream.

What is Lucy's reaction when she sees herself in the dressing-table mirror?

• She screams.

• She becomes sad.

• She is amazed and happy.

• She is indifferent.

Why does Grandma initially hesitate to enter the lift?

• She is afraid of heights.

• She thinks it's a cage.

• She dislikes enclosed spaces.

• She prefers stairs.

What does Ambrose want Con to tell Perry, the lorry driver?

• A bedtime story.

• A cold story.

• An adventure story.

• A funny story.

What does Otto discover in the hotel room that fascinates him?

• A new type of bed.

• A television.

• A collection of books.

• A mysterious artifact.

What is Perry's dream, and how does he plan to achieve it?

• To become a famous musician; by playing the guitar.

• To open a restaurant; by becoming a chef.

• To start a pig farm; by saving money from driving lorries.

• To become a writer; by traveling the world.

Why does Hubert, the yak, pose a challenge for the journey?

• Yaks are noisy.

• Yaks don't hibernate.

• Yaks are afraid of trucks.

• Yaks require special care.

How does Ellen contribute to preparing the yetis for hibernation?

• She tells them a cold story.

• She combs Lucy's stomach hair.

• She sings them a lullaby.

• She gives them warm blankets.

What is Con's primary concern about bringing Hubert on the journey?

• Hubert might eat all the food.

• Hubert could freeze at the other end.

• Hubert might cause trouble with customs.

• Hubert might not get along with the yetis.