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WorksheetsThe Abominables (chapters 5–6)
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is Con's reaction to the journey across the High Peaks?
Excitement
Dread
Indifference
Amusement
Why does Ellen need to raise the alarm in the morning?
She heard strange noises.
Con didn't return.
There was a fire.
She had a bad dream.
What is Lucy's reaction when she sees herself in the dressing-table mirror?
She screams.
She becomes sad.
She is amazed and happy.
She is indifferent.
Why does Grandma initially hesitate to enter the lift?
She is afraid of heights.
She thinks it's a cage.
She dislikes enclosed spaces.
She prefers stairs.
What does Ambrose want Con to tell Perry, the lorry driver?
A bedtime story.
A cold story.
An adventure story.
A funny story.
What does Otto discover in the hotel room that fascinates him?
A new type of bed.
A television.
A collection of books.
A mysterious artifact.
What is Perry's dream, and how does he plan to achieve it?
To become a famous musician; by playing the guitar.
To open a restaurant; by becoming a chef.
To start a pig farm; by saving money from driving lorries.
To become a writer; by traveling the world.
Why does Hubert, the yak, pose a challenge for the journey?
Yaks are noisy.
Yaks don't hibernate.
Yaks are afraid of trucks.
Yaks require special care.
How does Ellen contribute to preparing the yetis for hibernation?
She tells them a cold story.
She combs Lucy's stomach hair.
She sings them a lullaby.
She gives them warm blankets.
What is Con's primary concern about bringing Hubert on the journey?
Hubert might eat all the food.
Hubert could freeze at the other end.
Hubert might cause trouble with customs.
Hubert might not get along with the yetis.
Why did the yetis have to be sealed up inside the lorry during the journey?
To keep them warm
To protect them from the hot weather
To prevent them from getting sick
To avoid being seen by others
What did Perry warn the children about regarding the city of Aslerfan?
The friendly locals
The dangerous wildlife
The harsh weather conditions
The cruel and greedy sultan
What did the children witness in Aslerfan that made them uneasy?
Breathtaking landscapes
A joyful carnival
The mistreatment of a dancing bear
A warm welcome from the locals
Why did Perry have to spend the night fixing the lorry in Aslerfan?
The engine broke down
The water pump needed repair
The tires needed replacement
The brakes were malfunctioning
What did Ambrose suggest as a surprise for Con and Ellen in Aslerfan?
A visit to the Sultan's palace
A picnic in the city park
Releasing all the animals from the zoo
A performance by a local band
How did the yetis help the animals in the zoo?
By feeding them
By cleaning their cages
By breaking them out of their cages
By entertaining them with music
Why did the Sultan flee from his palace?
A revolt by the people
A natural disaster
Invasion by a foreign army
The sudden appearance of various animals in his palace
What did the new government of Aslerfan decree regarding the escaped animals?
They should be captured and returned to the zoo.
They should be celebrated and protected.
They should be sent to other cities.
They should be relocated to the wilderness.
