Keep Calm and Carry On: Chapter 1

What was the narrator's family doing when the air raid began?

• Eating dinner at home
• Watching a movie at the Picture Palace
• Hiding in an air raid shelter
• Listening to the radio

Why does Olive describe her brother Cliff as someone who would 'pick scabs off his knee'?

• To show he was brave
• To illustrate his fascination with gory details
• To prove he was athletic
• To demonstrate his medical curiosity

What significant event had happened to Olive's family six months prior to this story?

• Their father joined the military
• Their father's plane was shot down over France
• Their mother got a new job
• They moved to a new neighborhood

What was unusual about Sukie's behavior before going to the cinema?

• She wore her mother's coat
• She packed extra food
• She brought a secret map
• She invited a friend

What does the newsreel footage make Olive initially feel?

• Scared
• Proud
• Angry
• Confused

How does Olive describe herself in contrast to her sister Sukie?

• Less pretty but thoughtful
• More athletic
• Better at writing letters
• More interested in fashion

What does Sukie mysteriously do before leaving the cinema?

• Go to the bathroom
• Meet a mysterious man
• Call her mother
• Buy snacks

How does Olive feel about her sister's recent pen pal correspondence?

• Jealous
• Curious
• Indifferent
• Angry

What advice did Olive's father used to give her during difficult times?

• Fight hard
• Look for the light
• Stay calm
• Never give up

What emotional state does Olive experience during the air raid?

• Complete panic
• Total calmness
• Confusion and fear
• Excitement