Quiz on the Story

What is the purpose (use) of binoculars in the story?

• To see far

• To play games

• To read books

• To find hidden things

How does Peter Watson feel (think) about Raymond and Ernie?

• He feels safe

• He feels scared (afraid)

• He doesn’t care

• He tries to avoid (stay away from) trouble

If Peter "played the fool" (acted silly or made bad choices), what might happen?

• He’d feel happy

• He’d be ignored (not noticed)

• He’d get into trouble (problems)

• He’d make friends

What does "he knew better than to play the fool" (act silly or make bad choices) mean?

• He was often silly (funny)

• He learned from mistakes (errors)

• He liked being funny

• He wanted attention (focus from others)

Was it a good idea (smart choice) for Peter to stay still?

• Yes, it helped him avoid (stay away from) trouble

• No, it made him look weak (not strong)

• Yes, it kept him safe (protected)

• No, it showed he didn’t care

What could happen if Peter acted (did something) in a different way?

• He’d have more problems (trouble)

• He’d become famous

• He’d win a lottery

• He’d travel the world

What does "suffered" mean (explain) in the story?

• Felt pain (hurt)

• Learned something

• Forgot things

• Laughed a lot

Why was Peter “completely motionless” (not moving)?

• To fight them

• To think deeply (seriously)

• To avoid (stay away from) being noticed (seen)

• To use binoculars

Was standing still cowardly (weak) or smart?

• Cowardly (weak)

• Smart (a good choice)

• He didn’t care

• He was brave (not afraid)

What could Peter do to fix (make better) things with Raymond and Ernie?

• Talk to them

• Ignore (not notice) them

• Make jokes (funny comments)

• Fight them