Gus – The theatre cat Quiz
Take a look at the following vocabulary and phrases used in the poem, and then have a go at the quiz based around them.
let the cat out of the bag – accidentally betray a secret or surprise |
curfew – law ordering people to stay inside their homes after a specific time at night |
gag – an informal joke / to choke |
back-chat – answer back, usually to an elder or superior |
fiend – cruel or wicked person / evil spirit |
understudy – study a part in order to replace the usual actor if necessary |
Return to the Poem
1. [Multiple choice]
Bella had to be back before the 10pm………………
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. deadline
- 2. curfew (correct)
- 3. last bus
2. [Multiple choice]
Joe is so funny! He has a ………………….for every situation.
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. tale
- 2. joke
- 3. gag (correct)
3. [Multiple choice]
Sarah ……………………the Boss just made matters worse!
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. disagreeing with
- 2. back-chatting to (correct)
- 3. arguing with
4. [Multiple choice]
It’s a surprise, so ………………………………..!
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. don’t let the cat out of the bag (correct)
- 2. don’t tell anyone
- 3. spill the beans