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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 The First Joke and Other Matters.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Uncle Andrew smell?
(a) Aftershave and lavender.
(b) Brandy and cigarettes.
(c) Pipe-smoke and whisky.
(d) Brandy and cigars

2. How do the children mark the pool leading back into our world?
(a) They tie a ribbon to a tree.
(b) They leave their jackets on the edge of it.
(c) Digory cuts a cross into the bark of the nearest tree.
(d) They cut out a strip of turf and expose the dirt below.

3. What change comes over the smaller animals like rabbits and moles?
(a) They grow slightly smaller.
(b) Their fur changes colour.
(c) Their ears grow longer.
(d) They grow much larger.

4. What does Uncle Andrew say that raises Digory's hopes and makes him very excited?
(a) I never dreamt of Magic like this.
(b) The boy's gone mad.
(c) The Land of Youth.
(d) A dem fine woman.

5. Where is Digory's father?
(a) In India
(b) He is in prison
(c) In the country house
(d) He has died

Short Answer Questions

1. What expressions are seen on the faces at the beginning of the row of images?

2. In what city is this story set?

3. Had Digory seen Mrs Lefay before?

4. How is Digory able to read the writing on the pillar?

5. Where was Mrs Lefay shut up?

(see the answer key)

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