The Snow Man quiz
Take a look at the list of words used in the story, together with their definitions, and then have a go at the quiz based on them.
hoarse – having a rough, unclear voice |
yonder – over there (old fashioned adverb / dialect) |
predecessor – a person who precedes another in an office or position / ancestor |
kennel – a hut-like shelter for a dog |
strewn -untidily scattered |
contemplate – think deeply about / consider a possibility |
gnaw – bite or chew steadily / cause constant distress to someone |
stove – apparatus for cooking or heating |
conceal – cover and hide / keep secret |
brazen – shameless, bold |
1. [Multiple choice]
The room was very untidy. There were clothes………..all over
Answers for Quiz [1].
- 1. thrown
- 2. scattered
- 3. strewn (correct)
2. [Multiple choice]
Adam’s treatment of me is so unfair, it just………….at me.
Answers for Quiz [2].
- 1. gets
- 2. gnaws (correct)
- 3. grates
3. [Multiple choice]
Heather told her boss she was after his job! She’s so…………
Answers for Quiz [3].
- 1. confident
- 2. brazen (correct)
- 3. bold
4. [Multiple choice]
The original error on the contract had been made by…………………
Answers for Quiz [4].
- 1. her predecessor (correct)
- 2. her boss
- 3. someone else
5. [Multiple choice]
Her predecessor had…………………… the error from the Board of Directors, too.
Answers for Quiz [5].
- 1. covered up
- 2. concealed (correct)
- 3. hidden