1.
At the bottom of page 75, the author says 'At the sound of a trumpet they (the children) were shepherded into a queue '. Why do you think the author used the words SHEpHERDED?
Correct Answer
C. To make the reader think that the children were in amongst a lot of other children
Explanation
The author used this word to make the reader imagine the children being herded into the queue just like sheep being herded into a pen. This is known as IMAGERY.
2.
Correct Answer
A. 574kms
Explanation
This is a little less than the distance between Auckland and Wellington.
3.
How many types of aimals are mentioned in chapter 14?
Correct Answer
A. 2
Explanation
There are two types of animal in chapter 14: Birds and a chimpanzee
the birds were singing, (p88)
Bistro the chimpanzee (p90)
4.
What is the name of the British Officer's daughter?
Correct Answer
B. Jenny
Explanation
The correct answer is Jenny.
5.
An urchin is a sea-creature. It is also a word used to describe street children in The Silver Sword. True or False?
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Urchin is therefore a homonym word
6.
When the sergeant says "Sonny put that brake on - she's beginning to shift.", he is referring to what?
Correct Answer
A. The jeep
Explanation
The sergeant is referring to the jeep when he says "Sonny put that brake on - she's beginning to shift." This indicates that the jeep is starting to move or change gears, and the sergeant wants Sonny to apply the brake to prevent any potential accidents or movement.
7.
To get from Poland to Switzerland, the children had to travel through which other country?
Correct Answer
B. Germany
Explanation
Yugoslavia used to be where Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro and Bosnia are now.
8.
What is a derelict building?
Correct Answer
A. A building that is no longer used and run down
Explanation
A derelict building refers to a building that is no longer in use and has fallen into a state of disrepair. It is run down and neglected, often lacking maintenance and upkeep. This term is commonly used to describe abandoned or vacant buildings that have been left unused for a significant period of time, resulting in deterioration and decay.
9.
Bistro the chimpanzee's personality was described as ...(tick all the boxes that you think apply)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Melancholy (sad)
B. Violent
C. Docile (easily taught)
D. Intelligent
Explanation
The given answer states that Bistro the chimpanzee's personality was described as melancholy (sad), violent, docile (easily taught), and intelligent. This suggests that Bistro exhibited a range of emotions, including sadness, and had the tendency to behave violently. However, Bistro was also easily taught and displayed intelligence.
10.
Explain why you think the Sergeant describes Berlin as being like "craters of the moon". Here is a picture to help you.
11.
The sergeant describes Bronia as having blue eyes and very fair hair.
Which one of these images is most like this description
Correct Answer
A.
Explanation
The image that is most like the description of Bronia having blue eyes and very fair hair is the image of a girl with blue eyes and blonde hair.
12.
At the end of chapter 15, the sergeant describes that the Germans have been 'looting Europe' - what is LOOTING?
Correct Answer
A. Stealing valuables in wartime
Explanation
Using tools could be described as 'tooling'.
The noise an owl makes is 'hooting'.
Going around in circles would be 'looping'
13.
Which is the correct spelling for the British Officer's job title?
Correct Answer
B. Sergeant
Explanation
The correct spelling for the British Officer's job title is "Sergeant."
14.
Jan uses a SHRILL voice when he is scolding Bistro. What type of voice is this?
Correct Answer
B. High pitched and squeaky
Explanation
Jan's use of a SHRILL voice indicates that it is high pitched and squeaky. This type of voice is characterized by a sharp and piercing sound, often associated with scolding or expressing anger. The word "shrill" itself implies a high and piercing tone, which aligns with the description of a voice that Jan uses when scolding Bistro.