18 Questions
What were the fathers capable of doing?
Dancing on rolling casks, standing on bottles, catching knives and balls, twirling hand-basins, riding anything, jumping over everything, and sticking at nothing.
What could the mothers do?
Dance on the slack wire and tight-rope, perform rapid acts on bare-backed steeds, and were not particular about showing their legs.
Describe the appearance of the group of families.
Mighty rakish and knowing, not very tidy in private dresses, not orderly in domestic arrangements.
What was remarkable about the people despite their appearance?
They had a gentleness and childishness, an inaptitude for sharp practice, and were always ready to help and pity one another.
What virtues did the families exhibit?
Respect, generous construction, and untiring readiness to help and pity one another.
What was Mr. Write's role in the group?
Mr. Write appeared last and was part of the group of families.
What does Sissy want before leaving?
Her clothes
How did the women prepare Sissy's clothes for her departure?
Packed them in a basket
Where did Sissy sit while the women were packing her clothes?
On the ground
Who stood ready to take Sissy away?
Mr. Gradgrind and Bounderby
How did the women bid farewell to Sissy before her departure?
Kissing and embracing her
What was the demeanor of the women towards Sissy during her departure?
Tender-hearted, simple, foolish
What reason did Mr. Gradgrind give for the girl not attending the school anymore?
Her connections made her not an object for the school
What did Mr. Childers overhear Mr. Bounderby saying?
No. I advise you not. I say no. I say by no means.
What did Mr. Gradgrind want Bounderby to think about as an example to Louisa?
What the pursuit of a vulgar curiosity leads to and ends in
Who gradually gathered together from the upper regions of Sleary's company?
The various members of Sleary's company
What were the performers from Sleary's company prepared to do when required?
Fairy business
What was Mr. Childers doing while the members of Sleary's company gathered in the room?
Stroking his face and softly whistling
Test your knowledge on the characters and events involving fathers, mothers, and Master Kidderminster in a novel where feats of balancing, acrobatics, and dancing are common occurrences.
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