Sophie and the Witching Hour

Why couldn't Sophie sleep?

• She heard noises from downstairs.

• The other children were making noise.

• A moonbeam was shining on her pillow.

• She was too excited.

What was the dormitory like when Sophie couldn't sleep?

• Full of whispers

• Brightly lit

• Silent and still

• Noisy and chaotic

What did Sophie think the moonbeam was like?

• A glowing orb

• A golden thread

• A bright star

• A silver blade

What was the state of the house when Sophie was awake?

• Completely silent

• Full of activity

• Echoing with footsteps

• Filled with music

What did Sophie think the silence might indicate?

• A storm was coming

• It was the witching hour

• A ghost was near

• Everyone was awake

What was the witching hour according to Sophie?

• A time for witches to cast spells

• A special moment in the middle of the night

• A time when the moon is brightest

• A time when everyone is awake

What did Sophie decide to do about the moonbeam?

• Ignore it

• Close the gap in the curtains

• Cover her face with a pillow

• Wake up the other children

What was the consequence of being caught out of bed after lights-out?

• You were punished

• You were sent home

• You got a warning

• You were given extra chores

What did Sophie need to see clearly?

• A flashlight

• Her glasses

• A candle

• A magnifying glass

What did Sophie do after putting on her glasses?

• Read a book

• Called for help

• Tip-toed to the window

• Went back to bed