Mr Peek Learns his Lines

Dad struggles to learn his lines for a play as Captain Bellows. His children encourage him to practice more, and he decides to carry his script around to memorize it. During a rehearsal, he realizes that animals react more to tone than words. With this insight, he practices his lines with different intonations, eventually mastering them. The family supports him, and he gains confidence for the performance.

What is Captain Bellows' main challenge in the play?

• Getting to the theater on time

• Learning his lines

• Building a set

• Finding a costume

How do Captain Bellows' children help him with his lines?

• They write the lines down

• They encourage him to practice

• They read the lines for him

• They perform the play instead

What do the animals react to during Captain Bellows' rehearsal?

• The tone of his voice

• The words he says

• The time of day

• The costume he wears

What realization helps Captain Bellows improve his rehearsal?

• He needs a new script

• He should practice in front of a mirror

• Animals respond to tone, not words

• He should rehearse with music

What does Captain Bellows do to prepare for the show?

• He changes his costume

• He practices his lines with a better tone

• He decides to quit the play

• He writes new lines

How does Captain Bellows feel about his performance by the end?

• Indifferent and bored

• Confident and ready

• Nervous and unprepared

• Anxious and worried

What role do Captain Bellows' children play in his preparation?

• They rewrite the script for him

• They distract him from rehearsing

• They help him understand the importance of tone

• They act as his audience