Idioms and Provers in Context
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What was Chris Selby primarily known for in the story?

  • Smuggling watches (correct)
  • Writing plays
  • Managing a retail store
  • Being a theatrical agent

    • Why was Chris angry at Audiat regarding the watches?

  • They were delivered late
  • The watches were too expensive
  • The styles were outdated
  • They were damaged and badly packed (correct)

    • What character trait best describes Chris Selby?

  • Proud and arrogant
  • Confident and persuasive (correct)
  • Timid and shy
  • Indifferent and detached

    • What promise did Audiat give regarding future shipments of watches?

    <p>He would pack them more carefully</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Chris Selby's smile described?

    <p>Like a flash of summer lightning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the idiom 'put up a front' mean in relation to Chris's actions?

    <p>To pretend to be confident</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes Chris Selby as a character?

    <p>A charming figure with a humorous side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'being on the wrong end of something' imply about Chris's dealings?

    <p>He often faced unfavorable outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Summary of the Text

    • A man named Audiat, and his brothers, sold watches.
    • A man named Selby wanted a batch of watches urgently.
    • The watches did not arrive on time.
    • Selby telephoned Audiat, and the watches arrived just in time.
    • Selby drove to Calais to catch a ferry.
    • Selby handled customs at Dover.
    • Chris Selby was a theatrical agent.
    • Chris Selby traveled to Paris to visit Audiat.
    • Selby had issues with a batch of watches.
    • Selby had a common manner and smile to get things done quickly and smoothly.
    • Selby made many trips overseas for work, and was very well-known.
    • Several idioms and proverbs were quoted in the text.

    Common Idioms & Proverbs

    • Put up a front: To pretend to be confident to hide nervousness.
    • Let somebody have it: To attack someone physically or verbally.
    • Old hand: Skilled at something because of experience.
    • On the wrong end of something: At a disadvantage.
    • Whipped around: Moved quickly.

    Other Key Concepts

    • Douane: A French word for customs.
    • Englishman/Anglais: A Frenchman used the word for English person
    • Vaudeville: Nineteenth-century French theatrical entertainment.
    • Champs-Élysées: A major avenue in Paris.
    • Customs: Officials who collect taxes on goods entering a country.
    • Jeweler: Someone who makes, repairs or sells jewellery
    • Common Idioms and Phrases: Expressions common in daily English speech.

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    Explore the use of idioms and proverbs through the narrative of Chris Selby and his dealings with watches. This quiz delves into the significance of language and communication in a professional setting. Assess your understanding of the idioms used and their implications in the storytelling.

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