Smith – Chapter Six Questions

  1. What does the phrase “and the daughter at odds with herself” (Pg. 46) mean?
  1. She gambles too frequently.
  2. She acts strangely; is weird.
  3. She seems to be in disagreement with herself.
  4. She argues often with her father.
  1. “None the less, he was, at bottom, an affable soul, and continued to talk with Mr. Mansfield a while longer” (Pg. 46). From the context of this sentence, what is the definition of the word “affable”:
  1. Characterized by ease and friendliness.
  2. Characterized by arrogance and pompous behaviour.
  3. Characterized by laziness and apathy.
  4. Characterized by humour and jesting.
  1. What is ironic in the statement, “As I told you – a real saint” (Pg. 49)?
  1. Miss Mansfield was showing very un-saintly behaviour by prodding Smith with a stick and demanding he get out from under the bed.
  2. Mr. Mansfield is blind, and therefore would not know saintly behaviour.
  3. Miss Mansfield is saintly in the way that she cares for her blind father.
  4. The statement is not ironic.
  1. What convinces Smith that he needs to stay at the Mansfield house?
  1. He desperately needed a bath.
  2. He felt a close connection to Mr. Mansfield
  3. He needed a place to hide from the Two Men in Brown
  4. Miss Mansfield announced she intended to teach him to read.
  1. Who was the last person to wash Smith?
  1. His mother
  2. Bridget
  3. A midwife
  4. Fanny

Smith Chapter Seven Questions

  1. Why does Miss Mansfield’s suitor, Mr. Billings, come by so often?
  1. He is “courting” her, and therefore needs to show his interest in marrying her.
  2. He has many business dealings with her father, Mr. Mansfield.
  3. He is suspicious of Smith, and wants to keep an eye on him.
  4. He is searching for the missing document, and believes Miss Mansfield may have it.
  1. How is the document in both a safe and unsafe place?
  1. It is safe in Mr. Mansfield’s study, but at risk of being recovered by the wrong person.
  2. It is safe in the study, but at risk of being burned.
  3. It is safe in Smith’s possession, but it might be stolen from him.
  4. It is safe in Smith’s possession, but he may lose it while working in the stables.
  1. How does Meg contrast herself with other people?
  1. She is smarter and more cunning that most.
  2. She is more educated and logical than others.
  3. She isn’t smart, but has more heart than others.
  4. She isn’t smart, and doesn’t have much heart.
  1. “Smith! Is this how you repay Mister Mansfield? By robbing him?. . . Nothing but the cunning skill of a cruel rogue?” (Pg. 62) Why does Miss Mansfield call Smith a “cruel rogue”?
  1. He won over Mister Mansfield’s kindness and then tried to rob him in the night.
  2. He had no right to go trespassing in the house when he was told to stay in his room.
  3. He had won over Miss Mansfield’s trust and then broke it by sneaking around the house.
  4. He only pretended to be ill so that he could try to rob Mister Mansfield.
  1. Why is Smith unable to understand the concept of a second chance?
  1. He has never known any kindness, and in the harsh streets there are no second chances.
  2. His sisters were always cruel to him, so they never extended second chances.
  3. He was jailed at a young age for being a thief, without a fair trial.
  4. His vocabulary is so low that he doesn’t understand the words “another chance.”

Smith – Chapter Eight Questions

  1. What educated word does Smith use on page 64?
  1. Reside
  2. Nether
  3. Regions
  4. All of the above
  1. What does the word “viz” mean on page 66?
  1. As follows, namely, that is to say
  2. Never mind, no bother, no matter
  3. Because, on account of, due to
  4. Maybe, uncertain, indeterminate
  1. Why do the emotions Smith experiences with the Mansfields seem odd to him? (Page 68)
  1. He is surprised at his annoyance at their praise
  2. It is strange to him that they don’t praise him more.
  3. He doesn’t understand why they are praising him.
  4. He is unfamiliar with kind words and praise, and it touches him.
  1. What is the purpose of Mr. Billing’s courtship?
  1. Friendship
  2. Business
  3. Marriage
  4. The document
  1. “’Stuff and nonsense!’ declared the housekeeper looking even more wistful. “Nothing but biliousness.’” (Pg. 72) What is biliousness?
  1. Indicating excuses and unreasonable logic.
  2. Indicative of a hard heart and cruel comments.
  3. Indicating sweetness and a kind nature.
  4. Indicative of a peevish ill-natured disposition.

Smith – Chapter Nine Questions

  1. Why does Mr. Billing falsely accuse Smith?
  1. He believes that he saw Smith stab Mr. Field.
  2. He is jealous of Smith’s close relationship with Miss Mansfield.
  3. He wants Smith to accuse the Two Men in Brown and help get them convicted.
  4. He saw Smith take the document and wants leverage to get his hands on it.
  1. Why would Mansfield not believe Smith when he said two men in brown had killed the man in the alley?
  1. Smith had told Mansfield that he did not witness the crime; therefore he has already proven himself a liar.
  2. Mansfield knows the two men in brown, and does not believe they would commit the crime.
  3. Billing argued that he did not see two men in brown.
  4. He is a judge and wants Smith to save his defense for a court of law.
  1. How is the Mansfield household in some danger?
  1. Without Smith there to work in the stables, the horses might get loose.
  2. The two men in brown might know Smith was there, and go looking for the document.
  3. Miss Mansfield will be so angry at Smith’s betrayal that she will take it out on her staff.
  4. Mr. Billing, having proven he doesn’t love Miss Mansfield, may try to hurt her.
  1. “The coach moved off and, for a little way, the two occupants stared at each other: the one incredulously – the other, calmly.” What does the word incredulously mean?
  1. Fear
  2. Anger
  3. Calm
  4. Disbelief
  1. What word best describes Smith’s state of mind at the end of chapter nine?
  1. Hopefulc. Angry
  2. Scaredd. Hopeless

Smith – Chapter Ten Questions

  1. Why is Dick Mulrone a celebrity?
  1. He was a famous actor
  2. He was good romancing rich ladies
  3. He was a rare case of death by hanging
  4. He was a well known highwayman
  1. To what is Smith compared to on the fourth paragraph of page 83?
  1. A very small drop of saliva
  2. A large ball of saliva
  3. A drop of rain
  4. A jailed, jugged, and bottled felon
  1. “ . . . too full of Dick Mulrone’s grand visitors to spare a glance for the dismal, fearful, pallid child . . . “ (Pg. 84) Define the word pallid.
  1. Pale
  2. Fearful
  3. Sick
  4. Angry
  1. How does the simile, “ . . . like a persecuted ghost” (Pg. 84) suit Smith?
  1. He was nearly dead and therefore looked like he may perish at any time.
  2. He and the old man together sounded creepy and ghost like in their cell.
  3. He was treated badly and tortured until he was almost dead.
  4. He felt unfairly harassed due to his belief of his innocence and pale from his washing.
  1. Why does the old man find sleeping in the chimney salubrious?
  1. He felt it was beneficial and healthy for him to be able to gaze at a star in the sky.
  2. He felt that it was bad luck and ill will that they got the draft from the cold night air.
  3. He found the chimney to be convenient and handy if they needed to escape.
  4. He found the chimney to be a harsh reminder of the situation his life was in.