Short Story Questions: Corky and His Fiancée

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?

His uncle's reaction to his engagement Signup and view all the answers

What did Corky want Wooster to do?

Suggest a way to break the news to his uncle Signup and view all the answers

How did Muriel Singer appear to Wooster?

Shy and appealing Signup and view all the answers

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

His dark, shrewd face Signup and view all the answers

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

Stubborn nature Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nip' refer to in the text?

A quick movement Signup and view all the answers

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

A member of a well-known religious movement Signup and view all the answers

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

He quickly comes up with solutions Signup and view all the answers

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

To leave the matter in Jeeves' capable hands Signup and view all the answers

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

He enters silently and unnoticed, like a phantom Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What effect did Jeeves' presence have on Wooster?

It filled Wooster with a sense of confidence and relief Signup and view all the answers

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

He is stubborn and resistant to change Signup and view all the answers

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

To think hard or concentrate intently Signup and view all the answers