Narrative Analysis of School Life

The transcript describes the experiences of boys at a school under the strict rule of a matron. The matron, feared by the boys, wields significant power, often sending them to the headmaster for punishment. The narrative includes various incidents, such as a prank involving sugar and the matron's harsh treatment of a boy named Tweety for snoring. The boys' daily life in the dormitory is depicted, highlighting their homesickness and the strict rules they must follow. The matron's dislike for the boys and her personal life are also touched upon.

What was the matron's role at St. Petersburg?

• She was the headmaster.

• She was a student.

• She was in charge of the dormitory floor.

• She was a teacher.

How did the boys perceive the matron?

• As a playful and fun person.

• As a fellow student.

• As a strict and authoritative figure.

• As a kind and gentle figure.

What was the matron's relationship with the headmaster?

• She was his assistant.

• She had no connection to him.

• She was his superior.

• She could send boys to him for punishment.

What happened to Perkins after the matron accused him?

• He was sent to the headmaster.

• He was given a reward.

• He was ignored.

• He was praised.

How did the matron treat small boys?

• With kindness and care.

• With indifference.

• With dislike and harshness.

• With favoritism.

What did the narrator witness in the matron's room?

• The matron cleaning.

• The matron and the Latin master in an embrace.

• The matron cooking.

• The matron reading a book.

What prank did Rad play in the corridor?

• He turned off the lights.

• He locked the doors.

• He sprinkled castor sugar on the floor.

• He painted the walls.

What was the headmaster's reaction to the sugar prank?

• He laughed it off.

• He ignored it.

• He punished all the boys by confiscating their tuck box keys.

• He rewarded the boys.

What was the rule regarding bathroom use in the dormitory?

• Boys could use the bathroom anytime.

• There were no rules.

• Only in emergencies like acute diarrhea.

• Boys could use it only during the day.

How did the narrator comfort himself during homesick nights?

• By writing letters home.

• By reading books.

• By imagining a line from his bed to his home.

• By talking to friends.