English Chapter 1 Quiz

What does the term 'sacque' refer to in the text?

• Infant short jacket and hood

• Historical novel by Walter Scott

• Glass room outside the house

• Dolls with broken limbs

What does the term 'betokening' mean in the context?

• Setting out to do something

• Indicating

• Lacking energy

• Enjoying in a lively way

What is the meaning of 'wistfully' as used in the text?

• Old-fashioned word for anger

• Waved

• Longingly, sadly thinking of the past

• Enjoyed in a lively, noisy way

What is the figure of speech used in the phrase 'as dull as tombs'?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

What does Laurie mean by 'That boy is suffering for society and fun'?

• The boy is lonely and longs for friends and fun

• The boy is happy and content

• The boy is mischievous and causing trouble

• The boy is ill and needs medical attention

What does 'good breeding' refer to in the text?

• Having a good family background

• Being well-behaved, polite, cultured and refined

• Having a lot of siblings

• Being good at breeding animals

What figure of speech is used in the phrase 'I'm happy as a cricket here'?

• Personification

• Hyperbole

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does Jo notice in the portrait of the grandfather?

• Sharp eyes and adventurous look

• Kind eyes and a strong will

• Grim mouth and handsome face

• Curly hair and rosy cheeks

What does Jo mean by 'Only trying to be neighborly, sir'?

• Trying to be a good neighbor by being friendly

• Trying to be rude to the neighbor

• Trying to avoid the neighbor

• Trying to spy on the neighbor

What is the meaning of the word 'affair' in the context?

• Concern or responsibility

• Celebration or party

• Romantic relationship

• Business or transaction