WorksheetsNever Let Me Go- by Kazuo Ishiguro
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is the Setting of the story?
England, 1920s
America, 1950s
Australia, 1990s
England 1990s
Which answer best describes Kathy. H?
She's young. She's a doctor.
She's 31 years old. She's a carer.
She's 16 years old. She's an athlete.
She's very strong. She likes to do physical work, like gardening.
Which answer best describes Hailsham?
It is similar to a boarding school.
It is a hospital where completion occurs.
It is a home for children with disabilities.
It is a play centre for children.
What seems to be Tommy's flaw.
He has a temper.
He cannot reason with others.
He likes to be clean and is afraid of germs.
He can't talk to girls.
How does Kathy. H seem to feel about Tommy?
She finds him annoying.
She does not understand him, so she makes fun of him.
She is in love with him.
She wants to help Tommy because she feels sorry for him.
What is wrong with Tommy's art?
It is too child-like.
It is sloppy.
It is almost too perfect.
It shows he does not take the time to create it.
Why is this a problem at Hailsham?
Being an artist at Hailsham is frowned upon.
Being an artist at Hailsham is a joke.
Being an artist at Hailsham is too difficult.
Being an artist at Hailsham is encouraged.
How do all of Tommy's problems disappear?
He starts seeing a counsellor.
He learns a few tricks to calm down.
Miss Lucy tells him he does not have to be artistic.
He starts dating Ruth and she makes everything better
What is the 'Secret Guard'?
It is a group of Hailsham students who guard the dorms at night.
It is a group of Hailsham students who guard Miss Emily.
It is a group of Hailsham students, created by Ruth, who guard Madame.
It is a group of Hailsham students, created by Ruth, who guard Miss Geraldine.
Why is Kathy. H kicked out of the 'secret guard'?
She said that she no longer believed it was necessary.
She caught Ruth in a lie. This was Ruth's way to retaliate.
She was not kicked out, she left the group voluntarily
She was asked to leave because Ruth said the group had become too big.
Who did Ruth imply gifted her the brand new pencil case?
Miss Geraldine
Miss Emily
Madame
Tommy
Why is this a big deal?
Because she and Tommy are in love.
Because it is a special pencil case.
Because guardians are not meant to have favourites.
Because Ruth needed a new pencil case and someone gave her one.
How does Kathy catch Ruth in a lie?
Kathy shows everyone the videotape of Ruth buying the pencil case.
Kathy shows Tommy a picture of Ruth’s pencil case and he says he bought it.
Kathy pretends to be able to look at the sale register, thus proving Ruth bought the pencil case for herself.
Kathy does not have to catch Ruth in the lie; Ruth shows Kathy the receipt.
What doe students believe about Norfolk?
They believe that Norfolk is the place where they will find their true love.
They believe that moving to Norfolk would be ideal because they could live there in peace.
They believe that Norfolk is a lost world, and no one knows how to find it.
They believe that somehow all of their lost belongings end up in Norfolk.
Describe Kathy's prized possession, the Judy Bridgewater tape.
The tape has a very bright picture of a parakeet on the cover.
The tape is really old and the picture on the cover is tattered and torn.
The tape has a picture of Judy Bridgewater on it, smoking a cigarette.
The tape does not work properly. No matter how many times Kathy winds it, the tape will not play.
How do the guardians feel about smoking?
They feel that the children should be able to whatever they want; so, smoking is allowed.
They feel that smoking is bad, but especially harmful for Hailsham students.
They feel that it is okay for adults to smoke, but the children should not be allowed.
They feel like smoking is glamourous and that it makes them appear sophisticated.
Cynthia calls Kathy, Ruth's natural successor. What does that mean?
She thinks Kathy will be the next person to lead the group.
She thinks that Kathy is Ruth’s best friend.
She thinks that Kathy will eventually be better at art than Ruth.
She thinks that Kathy will be the next person to date Tommy.
With what matter does Ruth need Kathy's help?
Ruth needs Kathy to help her talk to Miss Geraldine about a problem.
Ruth needs Kathy to help her get back together with Tommy.
Ruth needs Kathy to help her write a love letter to Harry.
Ruth needs Kathy to help her with her donation application.
Tommy admits to Kathy that things have been falling part for him. Why does he say that everything has been going wrong?
He says that he has been a mess since Ruth dumped him.
He says that things have been going wrong for him ever since they lost the big football match to Norfolk.
He says that he’s been having a hard time lately because he keeps having these vivid nightmares.
He's been having a hard time lately because Miss Lucy changed her mind about his art and told him that it does matter and he needs to start trying again.
Why is it implied that Tommy and Ruth got back together?
Because they really loved each other.
Because Tommy decided it was best to listen to Kathy.
Because Miss Lucy left Hailsham.
Because Ruth forced the issue; she just could not let him go.
Why were Ruth's public displays of affection inappropriate for the cottage?
They were too passionate.
Tommy did not seem as interested in being as affectionate as Ruth.
They seemed immature as none of the veterans were acting this way.
The cottage was such a small place that everyone was forced to watch.
Ruth forms a new habit at the cottages, regarding the reading of books. What is it?
She likes to pretend as though she has read everything and then ruins the plot for those who were trying to read the book.
She likes to pretend she’s read everything.
She likes to read, but only before bed time where no one else can see her except Kathy.
She decides she hates reading and calls it a ‘useless punishment’.
How does Ruth anger Kathy?
She tells Kathy that Tommy doesn’t respect her.
She tells Kathy that she’s been cheating on Tommy.
She mocks Kathy about a secret shard during aa private conversation.
She tells Kathy that she’s not very pretty.
How does Ruth act toward Tommy and Kathy on the way to Norfolk?
She tries to include them in everything.
She laughs at them, as if they were a huge joke.
She ignores them completely, leaning forward in her seat so she can talk to the others.
She doesn’t act differently at all.
Why does Ruth say that Tommy cannot come to visit her when she is working in the office?
She doesn’t want him to see her like that.
She doesn’t want him to embarrass her in front of her new co-workers.
She doesn’t want him to feel out of place there
She says that he won't have to come to visit her because he will already be with her. She's keeping him.
What myth have Rodney and Chrissie heard about Hailsham students?
They heard that Hailsham students can get deferrals if they prove they are in love.
They heard that Hailsham students can get deferrals if they can prove that they are extremely gifted in the arts.
They heard that Hailsham students have extra organs, so donating is easier for them.
They heard that Hailsham students are the best donors, because they’ve been taught how to cope with pain.
How does Ruth embarrass Tommy?
She yells at him in public.
She calls him a liar in front of the others.
She tells the others not to listen to him because other people used to bully him.
She tells the others that he used to wet the bed.
Once outside the restaurant, what do Rodney and Chrissie want to do instead of finding Ruth's 'possible'?
They want to visit the donor monument.
They want to go shopping.
They want to find a record store.
They want to go home. They realise the excursion was a bad idea.
Why do the students follow the woman they believe is Ruth's 'possible'?
Ruth wants to more about her.
Ruth says that she was beckoning for them to follow her.
Tommy suggests that they go find the woman and ask her a few questions.
Kathy suggests that they go find the woman and ask her a few questions.
Why do the group agree that the 'possible' couldn't actually be Ruth's?
Up close she doesn't really look like Ruth.
Because she is much older than Ruth.
Because she doesn't talk in the same manner or style as Ruth.
Because the woman told them she never donated her cells for the cloning project.
Why does Ruth say this woman could never be her possible?
Because Ruth doesn’t think they look very much alike.
Because Ruth doesn't think this woman would have ever been a donor. Donors are lower class, according to Ruth.
Ruth doesn’t think she and the woman have the same speech patterns.
Ruth thinks the woman is far too young to be her Possible.
Kathy implies that Laura is incapable of being a carer? Why?
Laura is too self-centred. She is worn down by the needs of others.
Laura is lazy and doesn’t care about her donor.
Laura is too emotional and becomes too attached to her donors.
Laura is too frail. She cannot help others because she can barely help herself
How has Ruth been doing, as a donor?
Very well; she loves doing what she was made for.
Very well; she is making excellent progress and looking forward to her second donation.
Poorly; she didn't handle the first donation very well at all.
Poorly; she completed after her second donation.
What has happened to Hailsham?
It has been turned into a hospital.
It has been turned into a donation centre.
It has closed.
The owners decided to make it bigger.
What is it that Ruth really wants to see but Kathy has to agree to take her?
Ruth really wants to see Tommy.
Ruth really wants to see the boat. She wants Tommy to go with them to see it.
Ruth really wants to see herself in the mirror again.
Ruth really wants to see what has happened to Hailsham.
How does Kathy feel when she and Tommy gang up on Ruth in the car, when she is trying to tell a story?
She feels happy because, for once, she has the upper hand.
She feels giddy because Tommy chooses to agree with her.
She feels sorry for Ruth because Ruth has never been on the losing end.
She feels a bit strange because Ruth does not retaliate like she normally would.
How does Kathy say Rodney handled Chrissie completing after her second donation?
She said he was doing ok because they had broken up a while ago.
She said that he died of a broken heart shortly afterwards.
She said that he was grieving, but he had found a new girlfriend.
She said that Rodney was a wreck. He could barely walk without assistance.
Why does this seem to have bothered Ruth?
She feels sorry for Chrissie because they had been friends.
She feels sorry for Rodney because she can’t help him cope with the pain.
She is perturbed because she wants to believe that people will care when other complete.
She is perturbed because she thought that Rodney was more sensitive than that.
After Kathy stops to show Ruth the office advertisement, she chastises her for not doing something. What was it?
Kathy said that Ruth should have tried harder during her last donation.
Kathy said Ruth should have tried working in an office, if it really was her dream.
Kathy said that Ruth should have tried harder to make things work with Tommy.
Kathy said that Ruth should not have made them come out that day; it was a huge mistake.
What have Kathy and Tommy brought with them to show Madame?
They brought copies of Ruth’s letter.
They brought Tommy's journals which were full of his animal pictures.
They brought letters from their employers, stating that they were doing an excellent job.
They brought love letters that they had written to each other.
Why does Madame keep repeating, "I go too far."?
She is asking Miss Emily to stop her when she crosses a line.
She is getting old, and she can’t stop herself from repeating things.
She is trying to draw something out of Kathy, but Kathy isn’t understanding.
She is being sarcastic.
During their conversation it seems Madame is talking to someone else. That person is eventually revealed to be...
Miss Marie-Claude.
Miss Emily
Miss Geraldine
Miss Lucy
Why does Miss Emily tell Kathy and Tommy she can only talk to them for a few moments?
She’s a very busy woman and she can’t guarantee that she’ll have enough time for them.
She has a doctor’s appointment, so she’ll need to leave soon.
She must instruct the furniture movers about a certain piece and they are supposed to be here soon.
She doesn’t want to spend a lot of time with them because she can’t help them.
What is the truth about deferrals?
They are a myth. There are no deferrals.
The deferrals are real, but they are only allowed to use them once a year.
The deferrals are real, but they are only allowed to grant them in very special cases.
The deferrals are real, but Kathy and Tommy can’t have one, because Tommy has already started his donations.
Why do they have a gallery?
The gallery existed to showcase the student artwork and earn money for the school.
The gallery existed to showcase what students could produce when they were pushed to excel.
The gallery existed to prove the students had souls.
The gallery didn’t really exist. Madame only took the pictures to endorse competition amongst the students.
Why was Hailsham created?
Hailsham was created as a boot camp for clones
Hailsham was created to give the clones a better life.
Hailsham was created to encourage a love of art.
Hailsham was created to give orphans a place to live.
What was the overarching problem Miss Emily tries to explain?
Science was evolving faster than humans could solve the ethical issues.
Scientists were creating monsters that society couldn’t control.
People just don’t care about clones, or anyone, for that matter.
Miss Emily doesn’t care for Tommy and Kathy, so the meeting is ineffective.
Madame often gives Hailsahm students a 'ghastly' expression. How does she look at them?
She is disgusted.
She is amused.
She is tolerating them.
She is frightened and pale.
Kathy says a lot of carers become 'demoralised'. what does this mean?
They lose all sense of purpose.
They begin acting without sense or morals.
They lose all hope and enthusiasm.
They are very excitable, especially when they first become carers.
Miss Emily explains why Miss Lucy had to leave Hailsham.
She was causing trouble amongst the staff.
She wanted to tell the students the whole truth.
She wanted to turn Hailsham into a hospital.
She wanted to let the children do whatever they wanted, when they wanted.
