Mirette on the High Wire

WHO owned the boarding house on English Street?

• Widow Gateau

• Mirette

• Bellini

• Nobody

What were some of Mirette's chores? Select ALL that are correct.

• Washing linens

• Mopping floors

• Paring potatoes

• Chopping leeks

Why does Bellini tell Mirette it is not a good idea for her to learn the high wire?

• She could get hurt

• She wasn't old enough

• Once your start, your feet are never happy on the ground

• He didn't like Mirette

"I will never fall again!" Mirette shouted.

"Do not boast," Bellini said, so sharply that Mirette lost her balance and had to jump down.

What does the word "boast" mean?

• to jump

• to brag

• to cry

• to whine

What was Bellini known for doing? Select ALL that are correct.

• Crossing Niagara Falls in 10 minutes

• Crossing the Alps

• Crossing a wire blindfold in Naples

• None of the above

What does it mean when the guests said "That man has the nerves of an ice burg?"

• Bellini is nice

• Bellini is kind

• Bellini is angry

• Bellini is brave

How does Mirette help Bellini get over his fear?

• She says "You can do it"

• She shouts "Go Bellini"

• She gives him a thumbs-up

• She reaches out her hand to him

What can you assume happens after the night Bellini walks the high wire again?

• Bellini stops performing

• Bellini and Mirette tour together

• Mirette takes over

• They stay at the boarding house

What is the setting?

• Paris

• England

• America

• China

What do you think "a retired high-wire walker" means?

• A person who juggles.

• A person who used to juggle

• A person who walks on the high wire.

• A person who used to walk on the high wire.