The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

What does it mean when Walter "zones out"?

• To get lost in a daydream

• To fall asleep at his desk

• To get angry and leave the room

• To start a conversation

Answer explanation

When Walter "zones out," it means he is getting lost in a daydream, drifting away from his current thoughts or surroundings. This is the correct interpretation, as it does not imply sleeping, anger, or starting a conversation.

In the sentence "Walter **come across** as shy and reserved", "come across" means…

• To cross the street

• To express his feelings in a certaing way

• To give people a certain feeling or opinion

• To walk towards a specific direction

Answer explanation

In the sentence, 'come across' means to give people a certain feeling or opinion about Walter. It indicates how others perceive his personality, specifically as shy and reserved.

What does it mean for Walter to **figure out** where Negative 25 is?

• To solve a problem or find a solution

• To get confused by something

• To make a new plan

• To ignore a difficult task

Answer explanation

For Walter to **figure out** where Negative 25 is means he is solving a problem or finding a solution. This indicates he is working through a challenge rather than getting confused, ignoring it, or making a new plan.

What does it mean when a job is **on the line**?

• It is in danger of being lost

• It is a phone call

• It is not important

• It is a new opportunity

Answer explanation

When a job is 'on the line', it means it is in danger of being lost. This phrase indicates that the job's security is uncertain and could be at risk.

Walter's fantasies **blend in** with reality. What does this mean?

• His daydreams and reality are mixing together

• His daydreams are ending

• He is leaving the real world

• His fantasies are becoming boring

Answer explanation

The phrase "blend in" indicates that Walter's daydreams and reality are mixing together, suggesting he is experiencing a fusion of his fantasies with the real world, making the correct choice: His daydreams and reality are mixing together.

What does it mean for Walter to **track Sean down**?

• To follow Sean's footprints

• To send Sean an email

• To find Sean by searching for him

• To talk to Sean

Answer explanation

To track Sean down means to find him by searching for him, rather than simply following his footprints, sending an email, or just talking to him. This choice captures the active effort involved in locating someone.

What does it mean to **face up to** a problem?

• To hide from it

• To run away from it

• To pretend it doesn't exist

• To confront it directly

Answer explanation

To **face up to** a problem means to confront it directly, acknowledging its existence and dealing with it rather than hiding, running away, or pretending it doesn't exist.

What does **noteworthy or mentionable** mean?

• Something important enough to talk about

• Something that makes you sad

• Something that is very difficult to do

• Something you don't want to do

Answer explanation

The term 'noteworthy or mentionable' refers to something that is significant or important enough to be discussed. Therefore, the correct choice is 'Something important enough to talk about'.

What is the difference between **pass out** and **zone out**?

• They mean the same thing

• Pass out means to faint, while zone out means to daydream

• Pass out means to daydream, while zone out means to faint

• Pass out means to get angry

Answer explanation

The correct choice is that 'pass out' means to faint, indicating a loss of consciousness, while 'zone out' refers to daydreaming or becoming inattentive. They have distinct meanings.

What makes Walter's daydream different in the beginning of the film?

• He is a hero in it

• It is very short

• It is very funny

• It is exactly like real life

Answer explanation

Walter's daydream is different because he imagines himself as a hero, contrasting with his mundane real life. This heroic fantasy highlights his desire for adventure and significance, making it stand out from his everyday experiences.