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WorksheetsThe Lost World Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What word best describes the narrator’s attitude toward the journey?
Bored but cooperative
Excited yet uneasy
Disinterested and cold
Angry and resentful
What does the word “remarkable” in paragraph 1 suggest about the expedition?
It was ordinary but tiring.
It was dangerous and foolish.
It was impressive and memorable.
It was disappointing and short.
Why did the group decide to “put one professor into each canoe”?
To prevent conflicts and balance responsibility.
To test whose canoe was faster.
To ensure fair distribution of supplies.
To give each professor a private assistant.
Which sound is described as “like the beat of a distant surf”?
The growls of animals.
The noise of insects.
The parrots’ cries.
The sound of paddles.
The word “solemn” in “solemn views of huge tree-trunks” is closest in meaning to:
Cheerful
Serious
Narrow
Bright
Which detail shows that the narrator feels uneasy about the jungle?
The monkeys screamed together at dawn.
The travelers enjoyed watching the animals.
Even life itself seemed far away and mysterious.
The canoes moved quickly and smoothly.
When the narrator says “nothing moved amongst the solemn views of huge tree-trunks,” the atmosphere created is mainly:
Lively and cheerful
Quiet and unsettling
Energetic and hopeful
Humorous and relaxed
What causes the travelers’ fear on the third day?
A storm approaching from the north
A strange, deep, rhythmic beat
A group of attacking animals
The sudden disappearance of Gomez
How do the native people use the drum sounds, according to Gomez?
To celebrate the travelers’ arrival
To send messages between groups
To frighten wild animals
To guide them through the forest
The phrase “something incredibly nerve-shaking” most likely refers to:
The silence after the drums
The echoing of drums from different directions
The loss of the group’s supplies
The glowing eyes in the darkness
What effect do the drums have on the explorers?
They calm the group and bring peace.
They make them believe help is coming.
They increase their fear and tension.
They make them move faster with excitement.
Which sentence best summarizes the narrator’s experience that night?
The team celebrated their safe arrival at the plateau.
They felt relieved and fell asleep peacefully.
They were separated and lost contact in the dark.
They were restless and nervous, preparing for danger.
What does this extract mainly reveal about human exploration?
Nature always helps those who respect it.
The jungle is easy to control with enough courage.
Scientific journeys are always calm and safe.
Curiosity often leads people into terrifying unknowns.
