WorksheetsMiddle England by Jonathan Coe
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main sentiment expressed by the novelist Robert Harris about the referendum, as quoted in the text?
Optimistic and hopeful
Neutral and indifferent
Depressing, divisive, and duplicitous
Excited and celebratory
Who is the author of the novel "Middle England," from which the excerpt is taken?
Jonathan Coe
Robert Harris
Benjamin Farage
Nigel Farage
What does Benjamin think after reading Robert Harris's tweet about the referendum?
He disagrees with Harris's sentiment.
He feels indifferent about the referendum.
He agrees and thinks, "Amen to that."
He believes the referendum was necessary.
What does the character Farage do in the scene described in the text?
He delivers a speech in front of a crowd.
He stands in front of a poster, beaming and joking with camera crews.
He writes a tweet about the referendum.
He debates with Benjamin about the referendum.
What is the tone of the excerpt regarding the referendum?
Celebratory and proud
Critical and disheartened
Neutral and factual
Hopeful and optimistic
What was the television channel Benjamin was watching in the background?
CNN
BBC News Channel
Sky News
Al Jazeera
What was the main message on the Leave.EU campaign poster unveiled by Nigel Farage?
Breaking Free Together
Breaking Point
United We Stand
Freedom for All
How did Benjamin react to the Leave.EU campaign poster?
He was indifferent.
He was amused.
He shuddered at its xenophobia.
He supported it.
What event had affected Benjamin's father’s pronunciation?
A car accident
A mini-stroke
A severe cold
A speech impediment
What action did Benjamin's father take that surprised him?
He went to a rally.
He voted in the referendum.
He joined the Leave.EU campaign.
He traveled abroad.
