Quiz: Our Day Out - Character Voice & Prediction

At the start of the trip, Mr. Briggs speaks in a loud, sharp, and formal voice. What does his "Speech" suggest about his personality?

• He is a relaxed teacher who wants the kids to have fun.

• He is a strict disciplinarian who values order and rules.

• He is shy and nervous about being around the students.

• He is tired and does not want to be on the bus.

When Carol is on the cliff, her voice is "high and trembling." Based on this, what can we predict about her behavior?

• She is about to tell a joke to Mr. Briggs.

• She is feeling brave and wants to lead the group.

• She is emotionally overwhelmed and might do something desperate.

• She is angry and wants to start a fight.

In Act 2, Mr. Briggs suddenly uses a "soft and gentle" voice to talk Carol down from the cliff. How does this change his "Effect on Others"?

• It makes Carol feel safe enough to trust him and step back.

• It makes the other students laugh at him.

• It makes Mrs. Kay angry that he is being too nice.

• It has no effect on Carol at all.

On the bus ride home, Mr. Briggs returns to a "loud, flat" voice and destroys his film. What does this predict about his future behavior in school?

• He will be a much kinder teacher from now on.

• He will stay friends with Carol and visit her family.

• He will go back to being a strict, cold teacher as if the day never happened.

• He will quit his job as a teacher.

Compare the voices of Mrs. Kay and Mr. Briggs. Mrs. Kay uses a "melodic and warm" tone while Mr. Briggs uses "staccato and cold" tones. Who are the students more likely to listen to if they are scared?

• Mrs. Kay, because her voice sounds nurturing and safe.

• Mr. Briggs, because a cold voice makes people feel happy.

• Neither, because students don't listen to teachers.

• Mr. Briggs, because he shouts the loudest