Sweet-Shop Quiz

What was hanging on the door of the sweet-shop?

• A welcome sign

• A cardboard notice

• A new menu

• A sale poster

What did the group do as they walked to school?

• Talked about homework

• Discussed the dead mouse

• Planned a party

• Sang songs

What was the group's emotional state as they approached the sweet-shop?

• Nervous

• Triumphant

• Sad

• Angry

How does the narrator describe Mr. Coombes' hair?

• Short and black

• Long and blonde

• Rusty-coloured and tangled

• Curly and brown

What type of clothing did Mr. Coombes always wear?

• A blue suit

• A black gown and a waistcoat

• A red jacket

• A green sweater

What is the narrator's perception of headmasters and policemen?

• They are kind

• They are the biggest giants

• They are funny

• They are invisible

What does the narrator suggest about Mr. Coombes' normalcy?

• He was very unusual

• He was a perfectly normal being

• He was always angry

• He was very quiet

What is the narrator's reason for remembering Mr. Coombes clearly?

• He was very kind

• He was very strict

• He was the only teacher remembered

• He was very funny

What expression did Mr. Coombes have on his face?

• Happy and cheerful

• Sad and tearful

• Grim and scowling

• Confused and puzzled

What was the weather like in the playground?

• Cold and snowy

• Hot and sunny

• Warm and cloudy

• Rainy and windy