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What kind of wall does Durrell describe in his autobiography?
What kind of wall does Durrell describe in his autobiography?
- An ancient brick wall (correct)
- A modern concrete wall
- A wooden fence
- A glass wall
What does the term 'bulging' refer to in the context of the wall?
What does the term 'bulging' refer to in the context of the wall?
- Falling apart
- Being perfectly straight
- Swelling outwards (correct)
- Being covered in dirt
What aspect of the wall's surface is described as 'intricate'?
What aspect of the wall's surface is described as 'intricate'?
- Its color
- Its texture and pattern of cracks (correct)
- Its height
- Its thickness
Which animals are mentioned as being present at night near the wall?
Which animals are mentioned as being present at night near the wall?
Which of the following phrases best captures the condition of the wall?
Which of the following phrases best captures the condition of the wall?
What was Durrell's relationship to the person he moved to Corfu with?
What was Durrell's relationship to the person he moved to Corfu with?
What does the word 'sibling' refer to in the context provided?
What does the word 'sibling' refer to in the context provided?
What action does Durrell undertake in relation to animals during his time in Corfu?
What action does Durrell undertake in relation to animals during his time in Corfu?
What does the term 'ancient' imply about the wall described by Durrell?
What does the term 'ancient' imply about the wall described by Durrell?
What is a key feature of the wall mentioned in the excerpt?
What is a key feature of the wall mentioned in the excerpt?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Durrell and his siblings in the excerpt?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between Durrell and his siblings in the excerpt?
What does the word 'scuttled' most likely suggest about the movement of small animals around the wall?
What does the word 'scuttled' most likely suggest about the movement of small animals around the wall?
How is the condition of the wall primarily characterized in the excerpt?
How is the condition of the wall primarily characterized in the excerpt?
What aspect of the wall's inhabitants is highlighted in the excerpt?
What aspect of the wall's inhabitants is highlighted in the excerpt?
What does 'oblivious' imply about the inhabitants of the wall?
What does 'oblivious' imply about the inhabitants of the wall?
What is the significance of mentioning 'confetti' in the context of the excerpt?
What is the significance of mentioning 'confetti' in the context of the excerpt?
Flashcards
Intricate map of cracks
Intricate map of cracks
A complex pattern or design of cracks.
Ancient brick wall
Ancient brick wall
A wall from a very old time period.
Bulging and sagging wall
Bulging and sagging wall
A wall that swells outwards and droops.
Expert in studying animals
Expert in studying animals
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Corfu, Greece
Corfu, Greece
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Day and night workers
Day and night workers
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Hunters and the hunted
Hunters and the hunted
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Toads and geckos
Toads and geckos
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The World in a Wall
The World in a Wall
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Inhabitants of the Wall
Inhabitants of the Wall
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Study Notes
Pre-Reading Activity
- Discuss the title "The World in a Wall"
- Consider what kind of world might exist within a wall
- Brainstorm ideas
Vocabulary
- Ancient: Belonging to a period of history thousands of years in the past
- Bulging: Swelling outwards
- Confetti: Small pieces of coloured paper traditionally thrown on birthdays and marriage ceremonies
- Dawdling: Being slow
- Expert: A person with special knowledge, skill, or training
- Infinite: Something impossible to measure
- Intricate: Extremely detailed and complicated
- Oblivious: Unaware
- Phobia: An extreme fear of something
- Predator: An animal that hunts and kills another for food
- Quashed: Rejected or stopped
- Rapidity: Moving or reacting with great speed
- Reluctantly: With hesitation; unwillingly
- Rotund: Large and plump
- Scuttled: Ran with quick, hasty steps
- Sibling: A brother or sister
Extract Summary
- Gerald Durrell, an expert in animal study, lived in Greece
- A crumbling wall surrounding his garden became a hunting ground
- The wall was ancient brick, covered in moss and cracks
- Some bricks had fallen, revealing the rose-pink bricks beneath
- The wall was home to various creatures, divided into day and night inhabitants
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Explore the intriguing world within a wall through this vocabulary quiz based on the title 'The World in a Wall'. Test your understanding of key terms and concepts while diving into a narrative filled with detailed descriptions and complex ideas. Perfect for enhancing your language skills and comprehension.
