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Questions and Answers
Match the characters with their respective actions or descriptions:
Match the characters with their respective actions or descriptions:
Brian = Daydreaming about Miss Ratcliffe Hugh Priest = Interfering with Brian's daydream Miss Ratcliffe = Sticking posters on telephone poles Lester Pratt = Fiancé of Miss Ratcliffe
Match the locations with their significance in the story:
Match the locations with their significance in the story:
Main Street = Place where Brian rides his bike home Linden Street = Street the road-crew truck turned onto The County Fair = Setting for Brian's daydream involving Miss Ratcliffe Telephone poles = Where the DICE AND THE DEVIL posters were stapled
Match the quotes with their context or meaning:
Match the quotes with their context or meaning:
'Make you squeak, little buddy.' = Said by the driver of the road-crew truck 'Well I'll be butched!' = Brian's reaction to the truck leaving 'It's not impossible.' = Brian's hope about Miss Ratcliffe changing her mind 'Pretty funny in a way...' = Brian's observation about the Catholics taking down posters
Match the themes with examples from the text:
Match the themes with examples from the text:
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Match the emotional responses with their triggers:
Match the emotional responses with their triggers:
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Study Notes
Brian's Daydream and Reality
- Brian had a daydream about Miss Ratcliffe, but it was interrupted by reality
- Miss Ratcliffe was engaged to Lester Pratt and had been seen with him recently
- They had been involved in posting posters together on Lower Main Street
- Brian imagined Miss Ratcliffe changing her name to Sally Pratt upon marriage which he found absurd
Brian's Thoughts and Feelings
- Brian's daydream was about kissing and touching Miss Ratcliffe
- Brian thought it was ridiculous to bring Miss Ratcliffe, a teacher, to the County Fair
- He acknowledged Miss Ratcliffe's age and possible maturity
- Brian considered morbid scenarios to disrupt Miss Ratcliffe's engagement
- These thoughts offered Brian strange comfort, but did not change the reality of the situation
Further Events
- Brian saw a new shop and was drawn to the sign, which made him pause and look closely
- He decided to abandon his daydream and instead continued on his way home.
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Description
Explore Brian's contradictory feelings about his teacher, Miss Ratcliffe, as he navigates his daydreams versus harsh realities. This quiz delves into his fantasies, thoughts on her engagement, and the contrasting comfort of absurd scenarios. Join in to understand Brian's complex emotional landscape.
