I Fall into Disgrace Quiz

Why does David feel a sense of disgrace in the story?

• He fails in school.

• He is caught lying to his family.

• He is publicly reprimanded by Mr. Murdstone.

• He runs away from home.

Who is David’s main antagonist in the story?

• Miss Betsey

• Mr. Murdstone

• Peggotty

• Mr. Micawber

How does David's mother react to Mr. Murdstone’s treatment of David?

• She defends David fiercely.

• She stays silent and submissive.

• She tries to reconcile the two.

• She sends David away.

What is Mr. Murdstone’s attitude towards discipline?

• He believes in kindness over punishment.

• He values strictness and authority.

• He shows indifference to discipline.

• He is lenient and forgiving.

What role does Peggotty play in David’s life?

• She is his governess.

• She is his aunt.

• She is his caretaker and friend.

• She is his teacher.

Why does David bite Mr. Murdstone?

• To defend himself against a beating.

• To show his rebellion against authority.

• To save his mother from harm.

• Because he is angry about being punished.

What punishment does David receive for biting Mr. Murdstone?

• He is sent to boarding school.

• He is locked in a room for several days.

• He is made to apologize publicly.

• He is forbidden to see Peggotty.

What is David's relationship with his mother like?

• Distant and formal.

• Close but strained by Mr. Murdstone’s presence.

• Nonexistent due to her absence.

• Open and affectionate throughout.

What does David do during his time locked in his room?

• He plots revenge against Mr. Murdstone.

• He reads books to pass the time.

• He writes letters to Peggotty.

• He daydreams about running away.

What does the phrase “fall into disgrace” primarily refer to in the story?

• David’s failure to meet expectations.

• His physical fall from a height.

• His punishment by Mr. Murdstone.

• His loss of his mother’s affection.