Short Story Questions: Corky and His Fiancée
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What did the lady carry with her?

  • A crocodile
  • Nothing is mentioned (correct)
  • Her fear
  • A dentist

    • What did the dentist do in fear?

  • Ran away from the crocodile
  • The text does not mention a dentist (correct)
  • Performed a dental procedure
  • Hid from the lady

    • Why did the lady say that the crocodile was harmless?

  • She wanted to keep it as a pet
  • She was trying to calm someone down
  • The text does not mention a crocodile (correct)
  • The crocodile was her friend

    • What was Corky's concern regarding his uncle?

    <p>His uncle's reaction to his engagement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Corky want Wooster to do?

    <p>Suggest a way to break the news to his uncle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Muriel Singer appear to Wooster?

    <p>Shy and appealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Jeeves' most notable characteristic based on the text?

    <p>His dark, shrewd face</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the text, what does 'pig-headed' mean?

    <p>Stubborn nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'nip' refer to in the text?

    <p>A quick movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, who could be considered a 'theosophist'?

    <p>A member of a well-known religious movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Jeeves' intelligence from the text?

    <p>He quickly comes up with solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what was Wooster's proposed solution to the problem?

    <p>To leave the matter in Jeeves' capable hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is implied about Jeeves' manner of entering a room?

    <p>He enters silently and unnoticed, like a phantom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason given for Wooster's cousin's inability to 'work the thing himself'?

    <p>He had consumed meat slaughtered in anger during his childhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect did Jeeves' presence have on Wooster?

    <p>It filled Wooster with a sense of confidence and relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is suggested about Wooster's uncle's character?

    <p>He is stubborn and resistant to change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implied meaning of the phrase 'strain the old bean' in the context of the passage?

    <p>To think hard or concentrate intently</p> Signup and view all the answers

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