A String in the Harp Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Nancy Bond
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A String in the Harp Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Nancy Bond
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 125 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter think is buried beneath the land behind his house?
(a) Churches.
(b) Graves.
(c) Villages.
(d) Landmarks.

2. Where is Peter when he wakes up from the vision of Taliesin leaving Elphin on the ship?
(a) The kitchen.
(b) His bedroom.
(c) The library.
(d) Becky's room.

3. Why does Rhian spend the night with Becky?
(a) Jen wants to get to know her.
(b) Her father gets sick.
(c) The storm is too strong.
(d) She wants to have a party.

4. Where did Peter find the golden object?
(a) In the house.
(b) In the bog.
(c) In the church.
(d) In his school.

5. Why does Taliesin leave Elphin on the ship?
(a) He knows Elphin is dying.
(b) He has been sent away.
(c) He has to save himself.
(d) He has other obligations.

6. Why was Welsh history passed down the way it was?
(a) The people couldn't read and write.
(b) Their language was fractured.
(c) There was no other way to preserve it.
(d) It was illegal to keep records.

7. What is a coracle?
(a) A bridge.
(b) A book.
(c) A cloak.
(d) A boat.

8. The coracle is made of __________.
(a) Twine.
(b) Leather.
(c) Metal.
(d) Wood.

9. What does Peter listen for when he gets lonely?
(a) The conversations of others.
(b) The key singing.
(c) The birds singing.
(d) The wind blowing.

10. What strange items do the children see in the river the day after Christmas?
(a) Strange fish.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Boats.
(d) Tufts of fur.

11. What does Dr. Rhys talk about at his dinner party?
(a) Welsh history.
(b) Bards.
(c) The university.
(d) The ancient flood.

12. What mistake does Peter say he made he Jen?
(a) He talked to her when she was tired.
(b) He said too much too soon.
(c) He let his anger out.
(d) He didn't tell the truth.

13. What does Dr. Rhys offer to lend Peter at his dinner party?
(a) An instrument.
(b) Some pictures.
(c) A book.
(d) A map.

14. What does Jen say she can help with if she stays in Wales?
(a) The cleaning.
(b) The cooking.
(c) All of these.
(d) Helping with school work.

15. What is Gwylam's hobby?
(a) Birdwatching.
(b) Building fences.
(c) Cartography.
(d) Astrology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What chore does Jen often forget about?

2. What does Peter hate learning in school?

3. What does Jen want to talk to Dr. Rhys about?

4. What does Peter do to make Jen mad when she stays?

5. What is not discussed during Christmas breakfast?

(see the answer keys)

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