Gilray's Flower-Pot

Додано: 12 квітня 2023
Предмет: Англійська мова, 8 клас
Тест виконано: 36 разів
10 запитань
Запитання 1

Which is NOT an accusation that the narrator makes against Gilray?

варіанти відповідей

Gilray was too cheap to pay someone to care for his plant.

Gilray took advantage of the narrator's kindness.

Gilray choose the wrong person for the job.

Gilray fooled the narrator about the difficulty of the task.

Запитання 2

What is the narrator implying in the following?


"Gilray had owned his flower-pot for several months, during which time (I take him at his word) he had watered it daily"

варіанти відповідей

He is implying that Gilray doesn't have a social life.

He is implying that Gilray never really had a plant.

He is implying that Gilray is an inexperienced plant owner.

He is implying that Gilray could be lying.

Запитання 3

Why does the narrator disbelieve that Gilray got the plant as a gift?


варіанти відповідей

He argues that ladies find Gilray undesirable.

He accuses Gilray of stealing it from a garden.

He claims that Gilray received boots and a gown instead.

He believes that Gilray traded his watch for it.

Запитання 4

Which is NOT one of the excuses that the narrator uses to defend his actions?


варіанти відповідей

He was too tired after work.

He was denied access to Gilray's room.

He was too busy reading and entertaining friends.

He was not allowed to bring the plant to his house.

Запитання 5

Which best explains why the narrator mentions Gilray's smoking habits in the first paragraph?

варіанти відповідей

He is concerned for Gilray's well-being.

He is informing the reader of pertinent information.

He is defaming Gilray.

He is trying to raise awareness of health issues.

Запитання 6

Which best describes the narrator's reaction to receiving reminder letters from Gilray?


варіанти відповідей

The narrator is thankful for the reminders but does not act on them.

The narrator appreciates Gilray's concern but ignore the reminders.

The narrator is offended that Gilray would doubt him.

The narrator receives a reminder just in time to save the plant.

Запитання 7

With which statement would the NARRATOR most likely DISAGREE?


варіанти відповідей

Gilray set the narrator up to fail.

Gilray expected unreasonable things from the narrator.

Gilray's right to turn his room into a garden is questionable.

Gilray shares very little blame in what happened.

Запитання 8

Which technique is used in the following sentence?


"With the servants flinging out the flower-pots faster than I could water them, what more could I have done?"





варіанти відповідей

Hyperbole

Metaphor

Personification

Simile

Запитання 9

Which conclusion is best supported by text?





варіанти відповідей

The narrator convincingly proves that Gilray is at fault.

The narrator acknowledges his faults and wants to make amends.

The narrator accepts his fair share of the responsibility.

The narrator accepts little to no responsibility for what happened.

Запитання 10

What is ironic or humorous about the last line of the text?


"I would never do Gilray a favor again."





варіанти відповідей

It's silly to lose a friend over a plant.

The narrator perceives his failure as a favor.

They were both taking care of the same plant.

Gilray was doing the narrator a favor this whole time.

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