A sick collier part 2 quiz

A Sick Collier by DH Lawrence

Part 2 quiz

This quiz will give a series of clues for specific words/ phrases in the text (some of the words are ‘dialect’ words). In order to complete the quiz you must identify the word or phrase from its context in the story and write it in the box.


1. [Text]

To behave in a childish manner.

Answers for Quiz [1].

  • 1. infantile (correct)

2. [Text]

Moving clumsily and heavily.

Answers for Quiz [2].

  • 1. clommaxed (correct)

3. [Text]

A sitting position in which your body is balanced on bent legs close to the ground.

Answers for Quiz [3].

  • 1. squat (correct)

4. [Text]

Hungry.

Answers for Quiz [4].

  • 1. clammed (correct)

5. [Text]

A thin sleeveless undergarment.

Answers for Quiz [5].

  • 1. singlet (correct)

6. [Text]

A lunch box.

Answers for Quiz [6].

  • 1. snap-bag (correct)

7. [Text]

To tease.

Answers for Quiz [7].

  • 1. chaff (correct)

8. [Text]

The most formal room in the house often used for entertaining.

Answers for Quiz [8].

  • 1. parlour (correct)