Worksheets27 A Banner Bold November 1-6 pages 114-117
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Based on the passage, why were rehearsals postponed on Wednesday 1 November 1854?
Because Danny and his mates and Katie and the narrator were gathering lots and lots of firewood for the biggest bonfire on Guy Fawkes night.
Because the weather was too stormy for rehearsals to take place. It had made the rehearsal place too muddy and wet.
Because the main actor was feeling unwell and could not attend. The other actors were having trouble with their tricks.
Because the rehearsal space was being renovated that day.
Who suggested the identity of the 'Guy' to be Governor Hotham?
Raffy suggested his identity.
Governor Hotham himself suggested it.
The police chief suggested his identity.
A local merchant suggested his identity.
What is the song mentioned in the passage?
Remember, remember The fifth of November, Gunpowder, treason and plot. The King and his train Had like to be slain And we hope it will ne'er be forgot.
London Bridge is Falling Down, Falling Down, Falling Down. London Bridge is Falling Down, my fair lady
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. How I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high. Like a diamond in the sky.
Ring a Ring o' Roses. A pocket full of Posey. A tissue, a tissue, we all fall down.
According to the passage, what did Katie and the narrator use to stuff the 'Guy'?
They stuffed the 'Guy' with newspapers.
They stuffed the 'Guy' with old clothes.
They stuffed the 'Guy' with straw.
They stuffed the 'Guy' with plastic bags.
The passage describes preparations for a summer bonfire.
True
False
Why do the diggers hate the Governor now?
Because they will be happy to think of him burning on their fire.
Because he gave them more work to do.
Because he lowered their wages.
Because he took away their land.
What color cloaks did they decide to wear for the circus?
Blue
Red
Green
Yellow
How many people attended the meeting mentioned in the passage?
One thousand
Two thousand
Three thousand
Four thousand
What did Mr. Thonen bring to the meeting?
Lemonade
Biscuits
Cloaks
Firewood
What did Captain Ross give to every single one of them for their Guy?
A penny
A shilling
A hat
A book
Who made a speech from the stump and is in charge of making sure the men arrested for the fire are properly defended in Court?
Ross
Smith
Johnson
Baker
What was the main topic of most of the speeches mentioned in the passage?
The weather
The right to vote and representation in the Victorian Parliament
The cost of food
The parade of bands
Which of the following national flags were NOT mentioned as being carried by the diggers?
German
French
Spanish
Polish
What did some of the diggers do during the parade, according to the passage?
Some of the diggers laughed, cheered, threw pennies, and fired off their revolvers into the air like firecrackers.
Some of the diggers marched silently and did not participate in any festivities.
Some of the diggers handed out flowers to the crowd and sang songs.
Some of the diggers wore costumes and performed a play for the audience.
On what date did it start raining when Katie and the narrator were at Raffy's for Italian?
Monday 6 November 1854
Tuesday 7 November 1854
Sunday 5 November 1854
Wednesday 8 November 1854
Why did the family decide to wait until next Saturday night for their bonfire?
Because it rained and there was no hope of having the bonfire.
Because they wanted to invite more friends.
Because they ran out of firewood.
Because they had other plans that night.
Who does most of the washing for J J, Alphonse, Sancho Panza, and the narrator's family?
Mama
Papa
Alphonse
Sancho Panza
What day is wash day for all the women of the diggings?
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
What do the women and children do while waiting for the washing to dry?
They talk and joke together.
They go to the market.
They take a nap.
They start cooking dinner.
Mama always comes home really happy after wash days.
True
False
