The Watch | POEM

A boy receives a watch from his parents and uses it to hide paper money in a game. The watch breaks, leading to trouble with his parents. Angry at his brother for revealing the secret, he places a twig in his brother's bed. Later, his brother helps him with homework, causing the boy to feel guilty. He confesses about the twig, facing his parents' judgment.

What was the purpose of the game the narrator was playing?

• To hide a piece of paper with a secret code

• To smuggle 20,000 pounds past customs

• To find hidden treasures in the sand dunes

• To run faster than the customs officers

How did the narrator manage to hide the paper during the game?

• In his shoe

• In his hat

• In his pocket

• In his watch

What was the narrator's reaction when his brother revealed the broken watch?

• He blamed his brother

• He tried to hide it

• He confessed immediately

• He laughed it off

What did the narrator do to retaliate against his brother?

• He told on him to their parents

• He put a twig in his brother's bed

• He broke his brother's toy

• He ignored him

How did the narrator feel after his brother helped him with his homework?

• Proud and happy

• Indifferent

• Angry and resentful

• Grateful but guilty

What did the narrator eventually confess to his brother?

• That he put a twig in his bed

• That he told their parents

• That he broke the watch

• That he lost the game

What was the father's reaction to the narrator's actions?

• He was furious

• He was amused

• He was supportive

• He was indifferent