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