The Borrowers

herlock Holmes Collection

FINAL TEST
A Complete the sentences according to the story.

1. The Borrowers live under the ................................................................................................ .

2. Uncle Hendreary and his family live in.................................................................................. .
3. The boy lived in ..................................................................................................................... .
4. The boy takes a ...................................................................................... to Uncle Hendreary.
5. The boy gives the Borrowers a sofa and a bed from the ....................................................... .
10 points (2 points each)

B Number the sentences in the order they happen in the story.

...... a.
...... b.
...... c.
...... d.
...... e.
...... f.
...... g.

The boy opens the grating.

Arietty goes upstairs with Pod.
Mrs Driver sees the Borrowers.
Pod and Homily tell Arietty the truth.
The Borrowers leave the house.
Arietty meets the boy.
A boy sees Pod.
14 points (2 points each)

C Who is speaking? Write the name next to each sentence. You can use the same name more
than once.
Pod Homily

Arietty

the boy

Mrs Driver

1. There was a boy in the bedroom, and he surprised me.

.....................................

2. Wait here, I want to bring a book.

.....................................

3. I cant go outside. I cant play with other children.

.....................................

4. You mustnt speak to the boy again.

.....................................

5. Look! Theres an emerald watch! We must call the police.

.....................................

6. Here are some things for you.

.....................................
12 points (2 points each)

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FINAL TEST
D Answer the questions about the story.
1. Why is the family called Clock?
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2. Why did Uncle Hendrearys family leave their home?
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3. What does the boy ask Arietty to do?
..................................................................................................................................................
4. Why does Mrs Driver lock the boy in his bedroom?
..................................................................................................................................................
5. How does the policeman react to Mrs Drivers story?
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6. Where do the family plan to go?
..................................................................................................................................................
12 points (2 points each)

E What does Arietty want to change about her life?

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2 points

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ANSWERS TO FINAL TEST

A

1. floor
2. a rabbit hole
3. India
4. letter
5. dolls house

1. g

1. Pod
2. the boy
3. Arietty
4. Homily
5. Mrs Driver
6. the boy

1. Because the entrance to their home is under an old clock.

2. Because Eggletina didnt return home.
3. Read to him.
4. Because he is giving the Borrowers things.
5. He laughs at her story.
6. To Uncle Hendrearys house.

She wants to live outside in the sun and play with other children.

2. d

3. b

4. f

5. c

6. a

7. e