WorksheetsThe Family Under the Bridge
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
What is the setting of Ch. 1?
Europe
Italy
France
Arkansas
Who is the protagonist in the story?
Mireli
Jojo
Madame Calcet
Armand
The author helps the reader to visualize the appearance of the children by using___to describe them as redheads with mismatched, ill-fitting clothing.
mood and tone
direct characterization
indirect characterization
writing
Dynamic characters are the ones that change their ideas/beliefs in the story. Which two characters would be considered dynamic characters?
Armand and Madame Calcet
Louis and Jojo
Mireli and the floorwalker
Suzy and Mireli
All of the following are antagonists in the story except?
the gypsies
the children
Madame Calcet
Titi
Which of the 5 kinds of conflict are found in this story?
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. nature
all 5 kinds
Throughout the story Armand uses an analogy for the children and compares them to...
monsters
worms
ducks
starlings
The author uses a technique called __to describe what the children are experiencing using the 5 senses, this is called...
plot
characterization
imagery
reading
The mood and tone at the beginning of Ch. 1 could be described as...
expectant and happy
romantic and pleased
mysterious and brooding
dark and frightening
At the end of Ch.1 the mood and tone has changed to...
gloomy and exhausted
scared and annoyed
surprised and upset
lighthearted and funny
What are the ironic circumstances of life under the bridge and life above the bridge?
It's opposite, the homeless living below have a much different life than those who walk above with the lights shining and laughter and music.
No one walking on the bridge seem to notice those who are less fortunate and living just below the bridge.
None of these
Both a and b
What is a synonym for "vagabonds"?
children
families
wealthy people
homeless people
Why was the courtyard where the gypsies were staying called the "court of miracles"?
Many miracles were performed there and people were healed.
People came there from all over to pray for a miracle.
No reason, just a neat name.
The miracles were fake and the beggars would come back to the courtyard and shed their crutches and bandages and party.
What did Suzy ask Father Christmas for?
doll
house
food
clothes
What did the little gypsy girl mean when she said, "Your clothes look so sad, but you have happy hair."
Gypsies associate bright colors with happiness and their clothes were faded and dull.
The Calcet children all had red hair and the little gypsy saw the bright red hair.
all of these
How are the Christmas traditions of the French different from ours?
Father Christmas rides down from the north on a donkey and gives sticks to bad children so they can be whipped with them. We believe that Santa Claus has reindeer and rides down in a sleigh.
There isn't any difference.
They don't celebrate Christmas but we do.
We don't celebrate Christmas but they do.
Why was Madame Calcet envious at the party?
She wasn't envious.
She saw others at a fashionable restaurant above the bridge and thought of the rich people in beautiful clothes sitting at tables covered with white tablecloths.
She thought that others were getting more food than she and her children.
Others were teasing her about being a tramp like Armand.
Why did Armand consider leaving the Calcets behind?
He was tired of children.
He missed being on his own.
He wanted to go with Mireli.
None of these.
Why did the author write..."Then frightened by his own brave words he slumped to the ground and leaned back weakly against the wall.
He told the children that everything would be alright and he would get a job.
He was exhausted and needed food.
He was worried about the gypsies.
He was afraid of Madame Calcet.
The climatic event (the turning point) in the story is when Armand....
takes the children to see Father Christmas.
takes the children to the Christmas party.
makes a decision to stay with the Calcets and get a job to help support them.
argues with Titi about taking "his" corner for begging.
What was so funny about the floorwalker of the Louvre store, Monsieur Latour, trying to remember where he had seen Armand?
He looks funny.
He doesn't have a good memory.
He was the one who kicked Armand and the children out of the store.
He was remembering the wrong person, Louis.
What is the irony when the author states "I can see by your appearance that you are sober and industrious Pouly," said Brunot.."?
There isn't any irony here.
Armand was a hard worker and had always been.
Armand wasn't trying to appear sober and industrious.
Just a few weeks before Armand was a hobo and proud of it. He hadn't wanted a job or responsibilities until after meeting and becoming attached to the Calcet children.
What is the theme of this book?
Families should always stick together and help each other.
When you care for others you will always have responsibilities.
Having a job and working hard can bring you good fortune.
Any or all of these would work .
