Buck teeth and half-witted…Who has been described here?
1.Cyril Pearson
2.George Pearson
3.Charlie Spence
4.Mrs. Fitzgerald
How does Mrs. Pearson describe her family members?
1.Thoughtless and selfish
2.Pleasant and helpful
3.Hardworking
4.Mindful
How does the author describe George Pearson?
1.Pompous
2.Solemn
3.Fifty-ish
4.All of the above
How would you describe Mrs. Pearson?
1.Dominating
2.Considerate
3.Compliant
4.Both (2) and (3)
It’s that silly old bag from next door- Mrs. Fitzgerald.†Who said this?
1. Dorris
2.Cyril
3.George
4.Mrs. Pearson
The attitude of Mrs. Pearson’s family changes towards her. Comment.
1.No
2. Yes
3. Maybe
4.Not clear from the story
Mrs. Fitzgerald asks Mrs. Pearson to be ______ with her family.
1.rude
2.polite
3.ignorant
4.firm
Mrs. Pearson tells George that he is being ___________ at the club.
1.respected
2.laughed upon
3. called names
4.Both (2) and (3)
Mrs. Pearson was ___ about Mrs. Fitzgerald’s plan.
1. excited
2. hesitant
3. sure
4.envious
What makes Dorris astounded as soon as she enters the house?
1.The sight of her mother smoking
2.Because the tea was not ready
3.Because her mother was not there
4.None of the above
When do Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Fitzgerald get back to their original selves?
1.When Mrs. Pearson’s family gets to know about them
2.When they both get bored
3.When the situation goes out of hand
4.None of the above
Why was Dorris red-eyed?
1.Because of an infection
2.Because of a fight
3. Because of crying
4. Because she was getting ready to head out