20 Questions
What mistake did the protagonist make while writing the cheque?
He wrote fifty-six instead of six.
Why did the clerks stop writing to look at the protagonist?
They stopped writing to look at the protagonist because of his unusual behavior.
What was the protagonist's decision regarding his money in the bank?
He decided to withdraw every cent of it and never deposit any more.
What was the protagonist's hope when the clerk expressed astonishment at his decision?
The protagonist hoped that the clerk might think he was insulted and had changed his mind.
What does Bottom ask Snug to do during the play?
Name his name and speak through the lion's neck
How does Quince plan to bring moonlight into the chamber for the play?
Leave a casement of the great chamber window open
What does Bottom suggest as an alternative to bringing moonlight into the chamber?
Using a bush of thorns and a lantern to present the person of Moonshine
What does Bottom want in the great chamber for the play?
A wall
Who is supposed to speak through the lion's neck during the play?
Snug the joiner
What does Bottom want Quince to confirm from the almanac?
Whether the moon shines on the night of the play
What does Quince suggest as a way to disfigure or present the person of Moonshine?
One must come in with a bush of thorns and a lantern
According to the story, how did Pyramus and Thisbe communicate?
Through the chink of a wall
What instructions does Bottom give for the person speaking through the lion's neck?
Name his name, have half his face seen through the lion's neck, and speak to the defect saying 'ladies, I would wish you not to fear, my life for yours.' Then, he must name himself as Snug the joiner.
How does Bottom suggest bringing moonlight into the chamber for the play?
Bottom suggests leaving a casement open so the moon can shine in, or having someone come in with a bush of thorns and a lantern to represent Moonshine.
What hard task does Quince mention in relation to the play, and how does he plan to address it?
Quince mentions the difficulty of bringing the moonlight into the chamber for the play. He plans to leave a casement open or have someone come in with a bush of thorns and a lantern.
According to the story, how did Pyramus and Thisbe communicate?
Pyramus and Thisbe communicated by talking through the chink of a wall.
What does Quince suggest as a way to disfigure or present the person of Moonshine during the play?
Quince suggests having someone come in with a bush of thorns and a lantern to disfigure or present the person of Moonshine.
What specific request does Bottom make to Snug regarding his role in the play?
Bottom asks Snug to name his name and tell the audience plainly that he is Snug the joiner.
What was Bottom's reaction upon confirming that the moon shines on the night of their play?
Bottom was excited and suggested leaving a casement open for the moon to shine into the chamber.
What does Bottom suggest as an alternative to bringing moonlight into the chamber for the play?
Bottom suggests having someone come in with a bush of thorns and a lantern to represent Moonshine as an alternative to bringing moonlight into the chamber.
Test your understanding of a conversation about withdrawing money from the bank. Answer questions based on the dialogue between the protagonist and the clerk.
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