4, A Banner Bold June 22

According to the passage, which languages does the narrator mention knowing or wanting to learn?

• German, French, English, Yiddish, Ancient Greek, Latin, Australian

• Spanish, Italian, Russian, Hindi, Japanese, Swahili, Canadian

• Mandarin, Arabic, Portuguese, Dutch, Turkish, Finnish, Brazilian

• Korean, Polish, Hebrew, Thai, Vietnamese, Greek, Egyptian

Where did the narrator and Mama have to sleep on their first night in Melbourne?

• In a sort of cupboard under the stairs.

• In a hotel room downtown.

• At a friend's apartment.

• In a tent at a campsite.

On Thursday 22 June 1854, why were all the shops and businesses shut in Melbourne?

• Because it was a public holiday so everyone could welcome the new Governor.

• Because there was a major sporting event in the city.

• Because of a city-wide power outage.

• Because of a protest by local shopkeepers.

The narrator was excited because they thought there would be a real circus.

• True

• False

Who did the narrator share the lodging house with, according to the passage?

• Mama, Vati, and eight other men.

• Only Mama and Vati.

• A group of school friends.

• His uncle and aunt.

Who is unable to buy provisions or go about his business in the passage? (Fill in the blank)

• He (referring to Vati or the father) is unable to buy provisions or go about his business.

• The shopkeeper is unable to buy provisions or go about his business.

• The children are unable to buy provisions or go about their business.

• The neighbor is unable to buy provisions or go about his business.

Who are Vati's new friends mentioned in the passage?

• Monsieur du Maurier from France, Señor Borges from Spain, and the funny man from California.

• Madame Curie from Poland, Herr Schmidt from Germany, and the tall man from Texas.

• Señorita Lopez from Mexico, Monsieur Dupont from Belgium, and the quiet man from Canada.

• Mr. Smith from England, Dr. Patel from India, and the cheerful woman from Australia.

What did the narrator see some Aborigines using as cloaks?

• Blankets

• Leaves

• Animal skins

• Grass

What was written on each side of the arch in blue letters on a white background?

• VICTORIA WELCOMES VICTORIA'S CHOICE

• WELCOME TO THE COLONY

• LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

• UNION JACKS FOREVER

Why did Vati say, 'That puts the situation in a nutshell'?

• Because the phrase 'Victoria Welcomes Victoria's Choice' summarizes the situation of the Colony welcoming the Queen's choice of ruler.

• Because Vati wanted to end the conversation quickly.

• Because Vati was confused about the situation.

• Because Vati was making a joke about nuts.