The Swiss Family Robinson

At what time of year is the passage set?

• winter

• spring

• rainy season

• autumn

‘The winds at length were lulled’ (line 1)

What is another way of saying ‘lulled’?

• weakened

• welcomed

• rocked

• calmed

‘in a few days it [the tree-house] was again habitable’ (line 7)

What does this mean?

• The family soon got used to the damage to the tree-house.

• The tree-house was rapidly transformed into a luxury home.

• The family were soon able to live in the tree-house again.

• The tree-house was destroyed again within a few days.

The father considered the damage inflicted on their property ‘irreparable’. (line 12)

What does this word suggest he thought about the damage?

• It would be easy to repair the damage.

• The damage was likely to be repeated.

• The damage could be repaired but it would be difficult.

• It would be impossible to repair all of the damage.

What would be another word for ‘impression’ on line 22?

• impact

• dent

• consequence

• achievement

What was the reaction when Jack lost his crowbar?

• Jack’s father was angry because Jack had lost one of their tools

• Jack was embarrassed because he looked incompetent

• Jack was excited because of what it implied about the rock

• Jack and his father were nervous because they didn’t know what to expect

What did Jack do while Fritz and his father enlarged the opening of the cave?

• Jack went to inform his mother.

• Jack shouted loudly.

• Jack went to collect more tools.

• Jack had a rest so that he could take over next

What was the family’s reaction to the cave?

• They thought it was so beautiful they couldn’t possibly make a home inside.

• They were excited but fearful about what was inside.

• They couldn’t see much because it was so dark

• They were overwhelmed at the dazzling appearance

Inside the cave, ‘crystal pillars rose from the floor like mighty trees’ (line 43)

This is an example of a...

• metaphor

• personification

• simile

• alliteration

Why was the cave considered suitable as a home?

• because it resembled the family’s previous home

• because it was high and hidden from animals

• because the crystal made it brighter inside

• because the hard, dry sand would protect against damp