Meret on the Highwire Quiz

What is the setting of the story where Meret lives and works?

• A boarding house in Paris

• A quiet village in England

• A bustling market in New York

• A circus in Moscow

What skill does Meret become fascinated with after meeting Bellini?

• Juggling

• Acrobatics

• Highwire walking

• Mime performance

How does Meret initially react to Bellini's highwire walking?

• She is enchanted

• She is confused

• She is frightened

• She is indifferent

What does Bellini teach Meret after she shows persistence in learning?

• The art of juggling

• The wire walker salute

• How to perform magic tricks

• The art of mime

What is Bellini's reaction when Meret boasts about never falling again?

• He ignores her

• He praises her

• He laughs at her

• He warns her

What surprising fact does Meret learn about Bellini's past?

• He was a famous juggler

• He crossed Niagara Falls on a wire

• He was a circus ringmaster

• He was a renowned mime

Why does Bellini hesitate to perform again?

• He has lost interest

• He is too old

• He has a fear of heights

• He is afraid

What motivates Bellini to face his fear and perform again?

• A challenge from a rival

• Meret's determination

• A promise to the agent

• A financial need

What role does Meret play in Bellini's return to the highwire?

• She organizes the event

• She performs alongside him

• She acts as his manager

• She watches from the crowd

What is the agent's plan after witnessing Bellini and Meret's performance?

• To retire from the business

• To organize a world tour

• To open a new theater

• To write a book about them