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7-16 Quiz on 'The Nest' by Robert Zacks

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Fill in the blank: Restlessness means the inability to rest or relax because of ______.

a)

excitement

b)

boredom or anxiety

c)

happiness

d)

satisfaction

2.

What is the meaning of 'bewilderment'?

a)

Being happy

b)

Being lost, astonished, or confused

c)

Being angry

d)

Being calm.

3.

Fill in the blank: Stern means ______.

a)

happy

b)

serious or angry

c)

confused

d)

relaxed

4.

What does 'sullen' mean?

a)

Having a good temper

b)

Being cheerful

c)

Having a bad temper or being sulky

d)

Being excited

5.

Fill in the blank: Pity means feeling ______ towards someone when they are in a tough situation.

a)

anger

b)

empathy

c)

joy

d)

indifference

6.

Fill in the blank: The title 'The Nest' symbolizes ______.

a)

loneliness

b)

family, love, hardships, memories, and homes

c)

anger

d)

confusion

7.

What is the opposite of 'stern'?

a)

Happy

b)

Serious

c)

Angry

d)

Relaxed

8.

What is a synonym for 'bewilderment'?

a)

Clarity

b)

Confusion

c)

Calmness

d)

Joy

9.

Fill in the blank: 'Reform' means to ______ something.

a)

destroy

b)

improve

c)

ignore

d)

forget

10.

Why does Jimmy's mother refuse to let him go on a hike?

a)

She doesn't trust Jimmy.

b)

She doesn't trust Paul.

c)

She thinks Jimmy is too young.

d)

She thinks hiking is dangerous.

11.

What is the main reason Jimmy's mother is concerned about his safety?

a)

She thinks Jimmy is irresponsible.

b)

She doesn't trust the kid he is going with.

c)

She believes hiking is dangerous.

d)

She thinks Jimmy is too young.

12.

Why does Jimmy say his mom is wrong about Paul?

a)

She doesn't know him well.

b)

She thinks he is irresponsible.

c)

She heard rumors about him.

d)

All of the above.

13.

Paul's hate and anger go away because:

a)

Jimmy's parents were nice to him.

b)

He was finally trusted.

c)

He was shocked by their welcome.

d)

All of the above.

14.

Does Jimmy get in trouble for going with Paul on the hike and inviting him to dinner? Explain.

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Jimmy's parents have always been right. Now, he understands they could be wrong too. Why does this give him a sense of loss as well as gain?

a)

He feels unsure

b)

He feels scared

c)

He knows they are not always right

d)

All of the above.