128 Questions
At what age did 'Da' hold the protagonist down on his back, leading to a disillusionment for him?
Nearly seven years old
What was the color of 'Da's' hair plaits?
Couleur de feuille morte
Who did little Jon run to after finding Clover's calf dead?
His mother
What was the consequence of little Jon sitting on a bumble bee?
A poignant experience
Who brought books to little Jon during his illness?
Auntie June
What was the nature of the disease little Jon contracted in the story?
A disease with little spots
What was the significance of the year 1869 in the story?
The year Auntie June was born
What was the consequence of 'Da' holding little Jon down on his back?
Little Jon was terrified
Why did little Jon seek his father after 'Da' held him down on his back?
To complain about 'Da'
What was the effect of 'Da's' actions on the protagonist?
It led to a deep-seated fear
What is the title of the first volume in the Forsyte Saga?
The Man of Property
What is the name of the character who is considering how to go downstairs in the given passage?
Jon
What is the year mentioned in the passage?
1909
What is the name of the publisher dedicated to in the passage?
Charles Scribner
What is the title of the volume that includes the passage?
The Forsyte Saga—Volume III
What is the name of the place where the passage takes place?
Robin Hill
What is the activity little Jon is considering in the passage?
Going downstairs
What is the reason why little Jon spells his name as Jon?
Because his father explained the necessity
What is the occupation of little Jon's father?
A painter of pictures
What is the name of the pony that little Jon rides on in Richmond Park?
Mouse
What is the age of little Jon's mother?
38
What is the name of the person who takes care of little Jon's daily needs?
Da
What is the language that little Jon learns from Mademoiselle?
French
What is the event that occurred in 1901, when little Jon was born?
The scarlet fever outbreak
What is the characteristic of little Jon's mother that is mentioned in the passage?
She smells delicious
What is the relationship between little Jon and Auntie June?
She is his half-sister
What is the reason why little Jon is not spoiled?
Because his nurse, Da, has a Spartan touch
What inspired the child's imagination to create his own adventures?
The books his father brought him, such as Ivanhoe and Bevis
What is the theory that little Jon shares regarding his education?
Children should not be forced to learn
What was the child's favorite knight from the book about King Arthur?
Sir Lamorac de Galis
What did the child create using his towel stand, tea tray, and pillows?
A raft to sail across the carpet
What did the child save from his French plums?
The juice to provision his raft
What was the child's mode of transportation to reach the North Pole?
A birch-bark canoe
Who did the child encounter on his way to the North Pole?
A terrible polar bear fashioned from the bolster
What did the child use to defend Front de Boeuf's castle?
A bamboo stick and a drinking tumbler
What was the child's favorite activity in the old oak tree?
Swinging on the halyards and laughing
What was the child's daily routine after completing his lessons?
He would go to the kitchen for a snack
What did the child's father say about him?
He's terrible
What was Little Jon's occupation during his parents' absence?
Cooking and hunting in the coppice and fields
What is Little Jon's preferred type of jam?
Strawberry and gooseberry
What did Little Jon paint himself with?
Watercolours from his father's water-colour box
What is Little Jon doing while waiting for his parents' arrival?
Fighting with daisies and watching a beetle
What did Auntie June forbid Little Jon from doing?
Going into the 'grown-up's' room
What did Little Jon take from his mother's wardrobe?
A long sniff
What does Little Jon do when he hears the car arriving?
He jumps up and down in excitement
What did Little Jon see when he thought of his father?
A short grey beard and deep eyes
What does Little Jon's father say to him when they meet?
Bless us! Well, old man, you are brown!
What did Little Jon try to bring luck with?
A whisper in the bathroom
What does Bella check on Little Jon before sending him to wait?
If he is clean and tidy
What does Little Jon see from the open door of the hall?
The brig sailing across the lawn
Who left Little Jon's home with Auntie June?
The 'grown-up' who was making a face
What was Little Jon reading about?
A story about Mother Lee and a wrecking bonfire
What does Little Jon try to catch?
The dust motes in the bluish sunlight
What does Little Jon use to fight with?
Daisies
What did Little Jon do to the two 'grown-ups'?
He took their scalps
What was Little Jon feeling during the last two days?
Restlessness and the want of something soft
What does Little Jon hear while lying on his back?
The sound of the concertina
What does Little Jon's mother wear?
A blue dress and a blue motor scarf
What was the reason for Auntie June taking Little Jon to church?
To see how it would affect him
What did Little Jon finish reading after feeling unwell at church?
The Boys of Beechwood
Why did Little Jon's mother smile when he asked why they didn't go to church?
Because they went to church when they were little
What did Little Jon associate with beauty?
The sky, stars, moonlit nights, birds, flowers, and trees
What did Little Jon's mother compare to the waves with their foam flying back?
The beauty of the sea
What did Little Jon suddenly want to show his mother?
A thing or two
Why did Little Jon want to stay with his mother?
Because he loved her
What did Little Jon say he wanted to do instead of going to bed?
Stay up and talk to his mother
What did Little Jon call his mother?
Mum
What did Little Jon do after feeling overwhelmed with emotion?
He stood on his head
What was the reason why Soames did not want his wife, Annette, to go to France during the War?
Because he was afraid for her safety
What was the name given to Soames' daughter?
Fleur
How old was Soames' wife, Annette, during the War?
34 years old
Why did Soames send his daughter, Fleur, to a seminary?
Because he wanted to keep her away from her mother's war mood
What was Soames' major concern about his daughter, Fleur?
That she was too wilful and restless
What was Soames' view on women's equality?
He secretly believed that women were not equal to men
What was the consequence of Soames' wife, Annette, not going to France during the War?
She never was the same woman again
What did Soames think about his age?
He felt that he was getting on but didn't feel it
What was the nature of Soames' second marriage?
It was a comfortable and cool marriage
What was Soames' occupation?
Not mentioned in the passage
What was Jon's chosen dinner for his birthday?
Sweetbread, mushrooms, macaroons, and ginger beer
What did Jon's nurse, 'Da', do after his birthday?
She left to get married to a man
What did Jon receive as birthday presents that influenced his games?
Two large boxes of soldiers and some artillery, together with The Young Buglers
What was the name of the book that Jon's father brought home that changed Jon's behavior?
Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer
What did Jon use to create a river in the absence of one on the premises?
The pond, which had water lilies and dragonflies
What did Jon build on the shore of the pond?
A wigwam about four feet square
Why did Jon's parents become anxious about his behavior?
Because he was spending too much time indoors
What did Jon's father call Tilly and Mack?
Music-hall turns
What was the outcome of Jon's parents ascertaining the pond's depth?
They found it was shallow and safe for Jon to play in
What was special about Jon's birthday, according to the passage?
It was always on the twelfth of May
What was the reason why little Jon's mother wore a French-grey dress?
Because it was a special evening
What was little Jon's attempt to pray like?
A made-up prayer with his mother's name
What was the reason why little Jon's mother promised not to go while he said his prayers?
Because she wanted to stay with him longer
What was the significance of the moon in the passage?
It was a beauty that little Jon's mother appreciated
What was little Jon's feeling towards the moon?
Curiosity and wonder
What was the promise made by little Jon's mother to him?
To come and give him a kiss when she went to bed
What was the activity little Jon's mother was going to do after putting him to bed?
Play with his father
What was the reason why little Jon got out of bed?
He wanted to check if his mother was still downstairs
What was the name that little Jon gave to his mother?
Guinevere
What was the activity that little Jon's mother said was beautiful?
Moonlit nights
What was the significance of Jon's mother's beauty in the story?
It was a new discovery for Jon that had a kind of particular importance.
What was the conversation between Jon and his father about?
Things in general, avoiding Jon's private life.
What did Jon's father say about the little people in Glensofantrim?
They were not real, but he thought Jon might believe in them.
What did Jon's father say about Pan?
Pan was the Goaty God who skipped about in wild and beautiful places.
What did Jon's father say about Venus Anadyomene?
She was a mythical creature that rose from the foam.
Why did Jon stop talking about Venus Anadyomene?
He realized it was a sensitive topic.
What did Jon's father say when Jon asked to go and see his mother?
All right, old man, you go and love her.
Why did Jon rush to his mother's bedroom?
He wanted to see what she had brought home.
What did Jon do while watching his mother unpack?
He mounted the window-seat and tucked his legs up under him.
What was the nature of Jon's mother's unpacking?
She was taking out things that looked suspicious and mysterious.
What is the source of the lovely smell in the open window?
The moon
What is the significance of the cockchafer buzzing by?
It distracts little Jon from the music
What is the purpose of little Jon's macaroon?
To enhance his musical experience
What is the content of little Jon's dream?
Drinking milk from a pan that is the moon
What is the significance of Mother Lee in little Jon's dream?
She is a mysterious figure stirring the wheel
What is the effect of the moonlight on little Jon?
It frightens him and makes him shriek
What is the significance of the mother's hair in the story?
It symbolizes her beauty and youth
What is the reason for little Jon's fear in the passage?
He is frightened by the moonlight
What is the significance of little Jon's comment about his mother's hair?
It shows his appreciation for her beauty
What is the tone of the passage?
Comforting and reassuring
What is the primary concern of Soames Forsyte in the passage?
The Future and his financial security
What is implied about the character of Soames Forsyte in the passage?
He is cautious and dogged
What is significant about the year 1920 in the passage?
It is the year the War ended
What is the attitude of Soames Forsyte towards the War?
He is bitter and resentful about it
What is implied about the character of little Jon in the passage?
He is imaginative and playful
What is the tone of the passage about little Jon?
Lighthearted and playful
What is the significance of the 'spears and chariots' in the passage?
They are a representation of little Jon's imagination and creativity
What is the relationship between little Jon and his mother?
They are close and affectionate
What is the significance of the 'battle' in the passage?
It is a representation of little Jon's imagination and creativity
What is the tone of the passage about Soames Forsyte?
Reflective and introspective
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.
Learn about Jon Forsyte's childhood, his parents, and his family dynamics in the early 20th century. Explore his sense of individualism and freedom from a young age.
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