WorksheetsWhen the Mountains Roared
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 21mins
In which country does the book begin?
Australia
England
India
Sri Lanka
Why did Ruby, Dad and Grandma move to India?
Go on a holiday
Dad got a new job
Grandma wanted to go back
Ruby did not like Australia
What did Mum used to study?
Koalas
Crocodiles Teeth
Kangaroos
Snake Skins
Who was Ruby's best friend back in Australia?
Emily
Alice
Lucy
John
Why did Ruby NOT want to go to India?
(a)
What is Grandmas favourite fruit?
Kiwi
Orange
Watermelon
Potato
Which of these Australian animals is mentioned in Chapter 1?
Gallah
Koala
Dingo
Wombat
What does the word Taxidermy mean?
To stuff dead animals
To drive a taxi
To take photos
To collect pets
What is the name of Ruby's pet dog?
Molly
Polly
Dolly
Wolly
What is Ruby's favourite hobby?
Cooking
Photography
Playing football
Reading books
Which of these is an example of a Fronted Adverbial?
The big house
I strongly agree
One early morning
Yours sincerely
What did Grandma smuggle out of Australia?
A baby kangaroo
A baby koala
A puppy
A snake
What does Ruby do to help herself feel better when thinking about mum?
Write her a note
Listen to music
Take some photos
Look at old photos of mum
What is Ruby's middle name?
Land
Sea
Sky
Ocean
What breed of dog is Polly?
Border Collie
Boxer
Labrador
Poodle
When they arrived in India, they passed a market stall selling Shawls, Bindis and what other item?
Sarees
Handbags
Jumpers
Bangles
In the market, the smell of fried what wafted over thr crowd?
Fish
Meat
Bread
Potatoes
Which mountain range does Ruby see?
Everest
Himalayas
Snowdon
Alps
What is the mountain called where the hotel is?
Anand
Bhatt
Murga
Durga
Which animals do Dad hire to carry their bags up to the hotel?
Donkeys
Monkeys
Cows
Horses
Who does Ruby see when they get to the hotel?
Praveem
Grandma
Praveen
Dave
What is the name of the new hotel Dad will be opening?
Garden View
Ocean View
Sea View
Mountain View
In total how many bedrooms are there in the hotel?
11
13
9
7
What are the names of Dads hotel bosses?
Mrs Anand and Mr Bhat
Mr Anand and Mrs Bhat
Mr Bhat and Mr Anand
Mrs Bhat and Mrs Anand
What is the name of Praveens dog?
Cuttani
Kuttani
Polly
Duttani
What did Ruby find in the tin?
Claws
Teeth
Nails
Eyes
What did Ruby notice on the fireplace?
Scorpions
Snakes
Spiders
Ants
What does Ruby want to be when she grows up?
A vet
An astronaut
A wildlife photographer
A zookeeper
What does Ruby name the spider in her room?
Georgina
Amy
Lucy
Polly
In Hinduism, who is the god of destruction?
(a)
