WorksheetsY8 Our Day Out Quiz
Total questions: 1
Worksheet time: 29mins
According to CAROL, why are the kids who go to the Progress Class considered different?
They are smarter than others
They can't do sums or writing
They have better behavior
They are all very punctual
Who does Reilly need to get permission from to go on the trip?
Mrs. Kay
Susan
Brian
Briggs
Where is the school trip going to?
England
Conway
Wales
On a boat
What is the driver's concern at the school gates?
The kids don't have permission to get on.
The kids have chocolate and lemonade.
Mrs. Kay hasn't checked the kids.
The coach is full.
According to Mrs. Kay, what do the kids with her today not know?
How to behave on a coach
The taste of lemonade
What it is to look at a bar of chocolate
How to sing carols
What rule does Mrs. Kay emphasize for the outing?
To not squabble or do anything dangerous
To stay on the coach
To think only of themselves
To enjoy themselves and think of others as well
Who claimed the back seat according to the text?
Reilly
Little Kid
Digga
Briggs
What does Briggs do when he gets on the coach?
He sits quietly
He starts driving immediately
He stands at the front and glares
He hands out sweets
What is Briggs' reaction when Reilly and Digga sit on the two small kids' seats?
He praises them
He tells them to sort themselves out
He ignores them
He gives them sweets
Who is giving out the sweets inside the coach?
Briggs
Mrs Kay
The Driver
Colin
What does Reilly take out on the coach when leaving the city?
A book
A packet of sweets
A packet of cigarettes
A toy
What gesture do the kids make from the coach?
They wave goodbye.
They give a thumbs up.
They raise a 'V-sign' out of the windows.
They clap their hands.
According to Briggs, what should students wear on school visits?
Pop outfits.
Casual clothes.
School uniform.
Comfortable attire.
What does Colin say about Wales?
It's full of beaches.
It's got lots of woods and mountains.
It's a very industrial area.
It's known for its large cities.
What is the reaction of the waitress when she sees the coach coming in the distance in SCENE EIGHT A ROADSIDE CAFÉ?
She is indifferent and does not react.
She is excited and looks forward to serving the customers.
She is worried and prepares to close the café.
She looks through binoculars and smiles.
What do Mrs. Roberts and the waitress do in SCENE TEN BACK AT THE CAFÉ when they realize the coach is coming?
They open the doors to welcome the customers.
They lean against the door to prevent customers from entering.
They start serving food to the customers already inside.
They put up a sign welcoming the coach.
What is the reaction of the kids on the coach to the café's response in SCENE ELEVEN IN THE COACH?
They cheer and clap.
They give V-signs to the café and cross their legs.
They knock on the door to be let in.
They wave goodbye politely.
What is happening inside the shop according to the scene description?
The shop is being renovated.
The kids are patiently waiting in line.
The kids are robbing stuff left, right and centre.
The men are restocking the shelves.
What does Briggs accuse Mrs. Kay of being philosophically?
A staunch conservative
A strict disciplinarian
A woolly-headed liberal
A traditionalist
What does Briggs think about the trip's organization?
It is well-planned and educational.
It is disorganized and lacks a clear purpose.
It is organized according to a startling theory.
It is organized to visit Conway Castle.
Where does Mrs. Kay decide to take the kids as an extra bonus?
Conway Castle
The zoo
A museum
A park
What is the reaction of the kids when they see the monkeys at the zoo?
They are indifferent.
They are fascinated and delighted.
They are scared and run away.
They are bored and uninterested.
Why does Ronson believe the animal would kill people?
Because it is naturally aggressive.
Because it has been mistreated.
Because it is cruel to people.
Because it is bound to be mad after being kept in a pit.
What are the two boys in the bird house slowly repeating?
Everton, Everton
Macaw, Macaw
Bird, Bird
Sparrow, Sparrow
What is the animal pit like when the children leave?
Full of animals
Empty
Being cleaned
Closed for maintenance
What is Briggs' reaction at the end of the scene?
He is amused.
He is grateful.
He is angry and contemptuous.
He is indifferent.
What does Briggs warn the kids about regarding trust?
That trust is easily gained
That trust is something the kids understand well
That trust is something the kids don't understand
That trust is not important
According to Carol, why can't they have something like the castle round their area?
Because they would take good care of it.
Because it's too expensive to maintain.
Because they would wreck it.
Because the Corp wouldn't allow it.
What is Briggs' reaction to the kids' behavior at the castle?
He is proud of their behavior.
He is indifferent and doesn't care.
He is angry and thinks it's a shambles.
He is amused by their actions.
What does Mrs. Kay quietly admit to Briggs?
That she is on the side of the kids.
That she thinks the trip is a waste of time.
That she believes the kids are behaving well.
That she thinks the trip is a really organized affair.
According to Mrs. Kay, why is there no point in pretending that a day out to Wales is going to furnish the children with the education they should have had long ago?
A) Because it's too late for them
B) Because the children don't want to learn
C) Because the trip is too short to learn anything
D) Because Mr. Briggs will teach them
What is Mr. Briggs' attitude towards the children's future, as inferred by Mrs. Kay?
A) He is optimistic and has high hopes
B) He believes they are destined for factory jobs
C) He thinks they will become successful
D) He wants to educate them no matter what
How does Mrs. Kay react when Kevin starts running towards the water?
She ignores him and continues talking to Carol.
She chases after him, laughing.
She chases after him, glaring in mock seriousness.
She tells him to stop and waits for him to come back.
What does Carol express concern about to Mrs. Kay?
She is worried about getting a cold.
She is worried about going home.
She is worried about the other children.
She is worried about not having fun.
What is Mrs. Kay doing when the football game is in progress?
She is coaching the team
She is playing in goal
She is looking for Carol
She is talking to Mr. Briggs
What is the concern about Carol Chandler?
She is injured
She has wandered off somewhere
She is not playing well in the game
She is arguing with Mrs. Kay
