Children and Sleep - 19th Century text

What is considered vulgar according to the text?

• Yawning in company

• Laughing loudly

• Speaking softly

• Eating quickly

What does the lady furthest off appear to be?

• Shocked

• Amused

• Indifferent

• Happy

What is the father's reaction to his son's behavior?

• He is preparing to read a lecture

• He is laughing

• He is ignoring it

• He is applauding

What does the father say he is ashamed of?

• Acknowledging the boy as his son

• The boy's intelligence

• The boy's appearance

• The boy's kindness

What should one do when yawning due to a feeble constitution?

• Conceal it by putting your hand before your mouth

• Yawn loudly

• Ignore it

• Apologize immediately

What does the father beg the ladies to do?

• Tell their friends about the incident

• Ignore the boy's behavior

• Laugh at the boy

• Applaud the boy

What does the term "constitution" refer to in the glossary?

• A person’s general health and well-being

• A set of laws

• A type of government

• A physical structure

What does the term "impertinent" mean according to the glossary?

• Rude

• Polite

• Friendly

• Quiet

What does the father want others to say about his son?

• "Behold, that is an impertinent little boy."

• "Behold, that is a clever little boy."

• "Behold, that is a kind little boy."

• "Behold, that is a quiet little boy."

What is the boy's action that is considered unpardonable?

• Yawning without covering his mouth

• Running around

• Talking loudly

• Eating messily