Travelling companions | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Apart from 'Travels with a donkey in the Cevennes,' which of the following were written by Robert Louis Stevenson?

• 'Of Mice and Men'

• 'The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

• 'East of Eden'

• 'Treasure Island'

• 'The Grapes of Wrath'

Answer explanation

Robert Louis Stevenson wrote in many genres and loved to travel.

Which prestigious literary prize was awarded to John Steinbeck?

Answer explanation

John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel prize in 1962.

Why does Stevenson choose a donkey and not a horse to carry his belongings?

• He likes the appearance of donkeys.

• He thinks a donkey will be kinder and more friendly.

• He thinks a donkey will be cheaper and hardier.

• He is a little frightened of horses.

Answer explanation

Stevenson chooses a donkey because he thinks it will be more manageable, but it turns out that Modestine is quite unpredictable.

What is unusual about Steinbeck's dog Charley?

• He is extremely large.

• He is exceptionally friendly.

• He can make a speech sound.

• He is intensely devoted to Steinbeck.

• He makes a strange sound when he barks.

Answer explanation

Steinbeck's dog Charley is presented as almost human because of his ability to make the "f" sound.

Match the words on the left with the words on the right.

• perceptive

• insightful

• intuitvely

• caring

• euphemism

• instinctively

• compassionate

• polite terminology

Answer explanation

Developing your vocabulary will allow you to express your ideas and attitudes more clearly.

Look at the following quotation about Modestine from 'Travels with a Donkey ...', "There was something neat ...quaker-ish ...about the rogue". Identify the word that shows Modestine is naughty.

• something

• neat

• quaker-ish

• rogue

Answer explanation

Despite her sweet appearance, Modestine is actually stubborn and mischevious.