Scenes 5- 10

Why is Dolly embarrassed during Errol’s visit in Scene 5?

• Her mother is not home

• He sees inside their humpy

• Errol mocks her schoolwork

• Gladys forces them to talk in the kitchen

What does Nan say about trusting men in Scene 5?

• A man’s word is his bond

• You can’t trust a man who sells books

• A bad man will promise everything and do the opposite

• Good men are always silent

What does the housing project “Rumbalara” represent for Gladys?

• A dream of dignity and better living

• A chance to leave the family

• An unfair promise

• A return to tradition

What is Dolly’s reaction to the idea of working in a laundry?

• She sarcastically mocks it

• She says it’s boring

• She dreams of owning one

• She’s proud to do it

What is significant about the inspector’s visit in Scene 6?

• He evaluates their living conditions

• He brings eviction notices

• He gives Dolly a certificate

• He apologizes for the Queen’s visit

What does Dolly say she wants to be?

• A nurse

• A hospital bookkeeper

• A model

• A journalist

What does the argument in Scene 7 show about the relationship between Gladys and Nan?

• They argue more often than not

• They hide the truth from Dolly

• They support each other through disagreements

• They try to outdo one another

Why does Dolly ask about Robbie and the boys missing school?

• She thinks they’re skipping

• She suspects something is wrong

• She wants to join them

• She misses them

How does Nan respond when Dolly asks about Aunty Ester’s drinking?

• She laughs it off

• She avoids the topic and warns her not to gossip

• She admits it's a problem

• She blames the inspector

What excites Dolly most in Scene 9?

• Her new shoes

• Her encyclopedia and dress

• A call from Errol

• Her maths results