5 Questions
Why did father William stand on his head in his youth?
Father William stood on his head in his youth because he feared it might injure his brain.
What did father William do in his youth that he continues to do now?
Father William stood on his head in his youth and continues to do so now.
What was the reason for father William's ability to turn a back-somersault in his old age?
Father William's ability to turn a back-somersault in his old age was due to the use of ointment which kept his limbs supple.
How did father William's jaw gain muscular strength?
Father William's jaw gained muscular strength from arguing cases with his wife while practicing law.
What made father William so awfully clever according to the youth?
According to the youth, father William's ability to balance an eel on the end of his nose made him awfully clever.
Test your knowledge of classic literature with this quiz on "Father William's" whimsical conversation. See how well you remember the witty exchange between the young man and the elderly father, and find out if you can complete the lines from this famous poem.
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