27 A Banner Bold November 1-6 pages 114-117

Based on the passage, why were rehearsals postponed on Wednesday 1 November 1854?

• Because Danny and his mates and Katie and the narrator were gathering lots and lots of firewood for the biggest bonfire on Guy Fawkes night.

• Because the weather was too stormy for rehearsals to take place. It had made the rehearsal place too muddy and wet.

• Because the main actor was feeling unwell and could not attend. The other actors were having trouble with their tricks.

• Because the rehearsal space was being renovated that day.

Who suggested the identity of the 'Guy' to be Governor Hotham?

• Raffy suggested his identity.

• Governor Hotham himself suggested it.

• The police chief suggested his identity.

• A local merchant suggested his identity.

What is the song mentioned in the passage?

• Remember, remember The fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. The King and his train Had like to be slain And we hope it will ne'er be forgot.

• London Bridge is Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down. London Bridge is Falling Down, my fair lady

• Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high. Like a diamond in the sky.

• Ring a Ring o' Roses. A pocket full of Posey. A tissue, a tissue, we all fall down.

According to the passage, what did Katie and the narrator use to stuff the 'Guy'?

• They stuffed the 'Guy' with newspapers.

• They stuffed the 'Guy' with old clothes.

• They stuffed the 'Guy' with straw.

• They stuffed the 'Guy' with plastic bags.

The passage describes preparations for a summer bonfire.

• True

• False

Why do the diggers hate the Governor now?

• Because they will be happy to think of him burning on their fire.

• Because he gave them more work to do.

• Because he lowered their wages.

• Because he took away their land.

What color cloaks did they decide to wear for the circus?

• Blue

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

How many people attended the meeting mentioned in the passage?

• One thousand

• Two thousand

• Three thousand

• Four thousand

What did Mr. Thonen bring to the meeting?

• Lemonade

• Biscuits

• Cloaks

• Firewood

What did Captain Ross give to every single one of them for their Guy?

• A penny

• A shilling

• A hat

• A book