Summer Adventures

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Where does the July sunlight fall in the hall at Robin Hill?

On the top floor

On the broad stairway where it turns (correct)

On the bottom of the staircase

On the first floor

What is little Jon considering at the beginning of the passage?

How to go downstairs (correct)

How to climb the banisters

How to greet his parents

How to spell his name

What is the year mentioned in the passage?

1915

1909 (correct)

1905

1910

Why did little Jon's father explain the necessity of spelling his name?

Because it was necessary Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's real name?

Jolyon Signup and view all the answers

Why did little Jon try to spell his name Jhon and then John?

To conform to convention Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon considering in terms of going down the stairs?

Four at a time, and five at the bottom Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of little Jon's father and half-brother?

Jo and Jolly Signup and view all the answers

What was the subject of the books that fascinated Jon?

Pirates and adventure Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon use to rig his bed and create a raft?

Mahogany drawer knobs and tea tray Signup and view all the answers

What was special about Jon's provisioned raft?

It was provisioned with juice, pemmican, and lime juice Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's father bring him to steady his imagination?

Three new books: Ivanhoe, Bevis, and Tom Brown's Schooldays Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the knight Jon became after reading about King Arthur?

Sir Lamorac de Galis Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon ride to death?

His old rocking horse Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's mother and father see him doing from their windows?

Climbing the old oak tree Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon eat in the kitchen before his adventures?

A piece of cheese, a biscuit, and two French plums Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon use to bring down gardeners during his adventures?

Yellow peas shot out of his little gun Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's father say about him under the oak tree?

He's terrible Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the servant who wears a violet dress on Sundays?

Da Signup and view all the answers

What is the color of little Jon's hair?

Golden brown Signup and view all the answers

What does little Jon want to be when he grows up?

A painter of ceilings and walls Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of little Jon's pony?

Mouse Signup and view all the answers

What was the recent bad attack on the country, according to the passage?

The Boer War Signup and view all the answers

What is the age of little Jon's mother?

38 Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the way little Jon's mother teaches him piano?

She never makes him practice a tune that does not give him pleasure Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'Da' in little Jon's life?

She is his nurse Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'Auntie' June in little Jon's life?

She is his half-sister but too old to be a sibling Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of little Jon's bath time?

It is always cold and his knees are bare Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon doing during the five weeks of summer weather?

Hunting and playing in the coppice and fields Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon use to paint himself?

Water-colour box Signup and view all the answers

Who was 'Auntie' Holly?

Little Jon's aunt and sister Signup and view all the answers

Why did 'Auntie' June go off in a great hurry?

To take care of the 'grown-up' with a cough Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon try to do in his mother's room?

Sniff his mother's wardrobe Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's mother represent to him?

Something swaying with two dark eyes looking back at him, and the scent of her wardrobe Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's mood when his parents were away?

Lonely and restless Signup and view all the answers

Why did Mademoiselle forbid little Jon from going into the 'grown-up's' room?

Because the 'grown-up' was very ill Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's favorite activity during the summer?

Playing with his gun Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's father's physical appearance?

Short grey beard, deep eyes twinkling, and a funny smile Signup and view all the answers

What object did little Jon's mother hold in her hands when he went to her after being held down by 'Da'?

Two plaits of 'couleur de feuille morte' hair Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason 'Da' held little Jon down on his back?

Because he wanted to do something of which she did not approve Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon overhear his mother say to his father from under the dining-table?

'Da' mustn't show it that way Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon see in the cow-house that upset him?

Clover's calf, dead Signup and view all the answers

What comforted little Jon after seeing Clover's calf dead?

His mother's clasp Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's next experience after seeing Clover's calf dead?

Sitting on a bumble bee Signup and view all the answers

Who helped little Jon recover from his disease with little spots?

Auntie June Signup and view all the answers

What did Auntie June bring with her when she came to visit little Jon?

The books that nurtured her own Berserker spirit Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of Auntie June's visit on little Jon?

He became more resilient and curious Signup and view all the answers

What did Auntie June do after little Jon was able to read to himself?

She whisked back to London and left the books with him Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon notice about his mother while eating his jam beneath the oak tree?

Her cheeks were creamy and she had silver threads in her dark goldy hair Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's father tell him about the place called Glensofantrim?

It was a place where little people came out of the ground when it was very quiet Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's father say about Venus Anadyomene?

She was a goddess who rose from the foam every day Signup and view all the answers

Why did little Jon suddenly stop talking about Venus Anadyomene?

He didn't want to reveal his discovery about his mother being beautiful Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's father tell him to do when he wanted to see what his mother brought home?

Go and love her Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon doing when he stood close to his mother in her bedroom?

He was watching her unpack Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon's mother doing when he entered her bedroom?

She was kneeling before a trunk Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon feel about his mother's new beautifulness?

He wanted to keep it to himself Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's father say about Pan?

He was the Goaty God who skips about in wild and beautiful places Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon do after hugging his mother?

He slid down and rushed into the hall, dragging her by the hand Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why Jon's mother and June took Jon to church?

To see how it would affect him Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jon's mother bite her lip?

Because she was angry Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon go to bed with after feeling sick at church?

Hot brandy and water Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon want to stay and be?

His mother's lover Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's mother compare beauty to?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is Jon's opinion about Bella?

She is not as beautiful as his mother Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon say about his mother's face?

It has nice rays Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon do after saying he wanted to show his mother something?

He stood on his head Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jon's mother have little Jon at the age he was?

The passage does not provide this information Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Jon and 'Auntie' June?

The passage does not provide this information Signup and view all the answers

What did Jon's mother and her husband do in Glensofantrim?

They saw nothing but beauty Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why little Jon's parents are anxious about his behavior?

He is not going outdoors and is staying indoors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation of the person 'Da'?

Nurse Signup and view all the answers

What motivates little Jon to go outdoors again?

Reading Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date 'twelfth of May' in the passage?

It is little Jon's birthday Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the book that belonged to little Jon's grandfather?

History of Europe Signup and view all the answers

Why does little Jon prefer to play with Austrian soldiers?

Because of the sound of the word 'Austrian' Signup and view all the answers

What does little Jon build on the shore of the pond?

A wigwam Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why 'Da' leaves little Jon?

To get married Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the person who ascertains the depth of the pond with little Jon's father?

Garratt Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary activity little Jon engages in with his collapsible canoe?

Paddling Signup and view all the answers

What was the source of the lovely smell in little Jon's room?

The moonlight coming into his window Signup and view all the answers

What was little Jon doing when he heard his mother playing music?

Eating a macaroon Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon see in his dream?

A cat and a pan of milk Signup and view all the answers

What was Mother Lee doing in little Jon's dream?

Stirring a big wheel Signup and view all the answers

Why did little Jon's mother comfort him after his nightmare?

Because the moonlight was shining on his face Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon want to do after his nightmare?

Go to his mother's room Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon notice about his mother's appearance?

Her hair was different Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon want to do with his mother's hair?

Touch it Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's mother say about the time?

It was only 11 pm Signup and view all the answers

What did little Jon's mother say about the moonlight?

It was coming on his face Signup and view all the answers

What is little Jon's mother wearing around her neck during dinner?

Creamy lace made out of little scriggly roses Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the figure little Jon's mother believes in?

Anadyomene Signup and view all the answers

What is the recipe 'Da' uses to bring slumber?

Counting a great number of thistles in a row Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of the moon's face in the passage?

Funny, wicked, and laughing Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason little Jon's mother gives for why he should sleep on special nights?

Because one always sleeps soundest on extra special nights Signup and view all the answers

What does little Jon's mother say she will do when she comes up to his room?

She will give him a kiss Signup and view all the answers

What is the name that little Jon gives to his mother?

Guinevere Signup and view all the answers

What does little Jon do instead of going to sleep?

He gets out of bed and goes to the window Signup and view all the answers

What is the description of the lawn in the moonlight?

It looks like spilt milk Signup and view all the answers

What is little Jon's attitude towards his mother's promise to come up to his room?

He is reluctant and says he will put up with it Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of Soames regarding his daughter Fleur?

Her health and physical appearance Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason Soames' wife Annette did not go to France to nurse?

Soames objected to it Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Soames' first wife, who is associated with a passion in his life?

Irene Signup and view all the answers

What is Soames' attitude towards Fleur's potential marriage?

He is worried about losing her Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the time period mentioned in the passage?

It marks the end of the War Signup and view all the answers

What is the context of Soames' walk in the passage?

He is going to meet Fleur Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Soames' age in the passage?

It marks his transition to old age Signup and view all the answers

What is Soames' attitude towards his daughter's restlessness?

He is worried about it Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Soames' cousin Jolyon in the passage?

He is a figure from Soames' past Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of Soames' reflection on his life?

Nostalgic and melancholic Signup and view all the answers

What is Soames Forsyte's attitude towards the cab drivers?

He is suspicious of them due to their perceived lack of civility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's reduced anxiety about financial loss?

He has diversified his investments and has a substantial fortune. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the air-raids on Soames Forsyte's character?

It has made him more cautious and hardened. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the 'battle' that little Jon sees outside the blankets?

A imaginative recreation of a battle with toys. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for little Jon's mother's delay in getting into bed?

She is plaiting her hair and needs to finish it. Signup and view all the answers

What is Soames Forsyte's view on the confiscation of war profits?

He is in favor of it, but only for others who profited from the war. Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the war on Soames Forsyte's mental state?

It has made him more hardened and cynical, but also more prepared for the worst. Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for Soames Forsyte's walk?

He wants to visit a collection of pictures in a Gallery off Cork Street. Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of little Jon's voice when he says 'I wasn't afraid, really, of course!'?

Confident and boastful. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 'wildcat notion' in the passage?

It refers to a potential threat to Soames Forsyte's financial security. Signup and view all the answers

What is Bella's role in the story?

The housekeeper Signup and view all the answers

Why does Little Jon consider getting down from the step?

Because he wants to get into mischief Signup and view all the answers

What kind of jam does Little Jon prefer?

Strawberry and Gooseberry Signup and view all the answers

What does Little Jon see sailing across the upper lawn?

A brig Signup and view all the answers

What does Little Jon do to the beetle in the grass?

He stirs it up Signup and view all the answers

What does Little Jon hear Bob playing?

A concertina Signup and view all the answers

What does Little Jon do when he hears the grinding sound?

He jumps up and down in excitement Signup and view all the answers

What is Little Jon's father's greeting to him?

Bless us! Well, old man, you are brown! Signup and view all the answers

What is Little Jon's mother wearing?

A blue dress Signup and view all the answers

What does Little Jon want to do when he sees his parents arriving?

Rush upstairs and shout Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Jon Forsyte's Early Life

• Jon Forsyte was born in 1901, and by the age of nearly 7, he had a strong sense of individualism and freedom.

Parents and Family

• Jon's father, Jolyon, was an amiable man of 52, who had already lost an only son, and his mother, Irene, was 38 years old. • Jon's parents spoiled him, and his father adored his mother, making Jon feel like he played second fiddle to her in his father's heart. • He had a half-sister, "Auntie" June, who was much older and seemed more like a grown-up.

Upbringing and Education

• Jon's parents believed in not forcing him to learn, and his education was informal, with a focus on enjoyment. • He had a Mademoiselle who came to teach him French, history, geography, and sums for two hours every morning. • His mother gave him piano lessons, and he also learned to draw with his father.

Experiences and Influences

• At the age of nearly 7, Jon experienced his first dip into the dark abysses of existence when he was held down by his nurse, "Da", which made him realize the lack of imagination in humans. • He was influenced by the books his "Auntie" June brought him, which contained stories of pirates, battles, and adventures, and he began to create his own imaginative games. • He read Ivanhoe, Bevis, and a book about King Arthur, and became fascinated with the stories of knights and their names.

Personality and Traits

• Jon was a highly imaginative and sanguinary child, with a strong sense of adventure and love for the open air. • He was a loving and lovable child, who loved everyone, but also had a strong sense of individualism and freedom.

Significant Events

• At the age of 8, Jon's nurse, "Da", left him, which was a significant event in his life. • He was given a set of soldiers and artillery, and a book called The Young Buglers, which led to a new phase of imaginative games. • His father brought him Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, which inspired him to go out of doors and search for a river.

Summer of 1909

• Jon's parents went away to Ireland, and he was left with "Auntie" June, who had a "grown-up" in the house. • He spent his days playing in the pond, building a wigwam, and hunting in the coppice and fields. • His "Auntie" June brought two "grown-ups", "Auntie" Holly and "Uncle" Val, to visit him, and he played a trick on them.### Little Jon's Family

Little Jon's family consists of himself, his mother, and his father.
His father has a short grey beard, deep eyes, and a funny smile.
His mother is beautiful, with creamy cheeks, silver threads in her dark goldy hair, and a soft throat.

Little Jon's Activities

Little Jon spends time going up and down the stairs, exploring the house, and playing in the garden.
He likes to slide down the banisters and whisper "Ho, ho, ho! Dog my cats" to bring luck.
He plays with a beetle in the grass and fights with daisies, naming them after knights.

Little Jon's Relationships

Little Jon loves his mother deeply and is fascinated by her beauty.
He is close to his father and has conversations with him about various topics.
He has a special bond with Bella, the housekeeper, who is kind to him.

Little Jon's Imagination

Little Jon has a vivid imagination, evident in his games and fantasies.
He imagines fairies, the Goaty God Pan, and other mythical creatures.
He creates his own stories and scenarios, often blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.

Little Jon's Sleep and Dreams

Little Jon has trouble sleeping and is prone to nightmares.
He has a recurring dream about drinking milk from a pan that is the moon.
His mother comforts him when he wakes up from bad dreams.

Little Jon's Personality

Little Jon is a curious and imaginative child.
He is sensitive and emotional, often feeling overwhelmed by his thoughts and feelings.
He is affectionate and loving, especially towards his mother.### Little Jon's Story
Little Jon is a young boy who is scared of the dark and has a vivid imagination
He gets out of bed to look at the clock and hears his mother playing music, which makes him feel better
He eats a macaroon, which makes the music sound even more beautiful to him
He is afraid of something, but his mother comforts him and he feels better
He notices that his mother looks different, with her hair down and a few silver threads
He likes her hair like this and asks to sleep in her bed

Soames Forsyte's Story

Soames Forsyte is a wealthy man who emerges from the Knightsbridge Hotel in 1920
He is going to visit a picture gallery and is thinking about the future
He walks, rather than taking a cab, because he dislikes the drivers
He has gone through a lot of anxiety during the War and is now more cautious and hardened
He has a fortune of a quarter of a million and is diversified, but is worried about taxation and levies
He is looking forward to meeting his daughter, Fleur, at the gallery at 4 o'clock
He thinks about his wife, Annette, who was not allowed to go to France to nurse during the War
He thinks about his daughter, Fleur, who is restless and wilful, and knows her power over her father
He is getting older and reflects on his past, including his first wife, Irene, and his cousin, Jolyon
He thinks about his current life and how he will make sure Fleur is rich enough to purchase and extinguish the name of the man she marries.

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A young boy's imaginative summer solo adventure, filled with hunting, fishing, and make-believe play.