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Quiz about Chapters Of The Cement Garden

Chapters Of "The Cement Garden" Quiz

This is a quiz on "The Cement Garden" by Ian McEwan. As with my other "Chapters Of..." quizzes, there's one question from each chapter, and I'll write which chapter each is from to help you.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lazellia. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Lazellia

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
150,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
182

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Chapter 1.
What was the father's favourite flower? Hint

Rose

Marigold

Tulip

Ivy

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Question 2 of 10

2. Chapter 2.
How old was Jack the day he pretended to be ill, so that he could come home and spend the day with his mother, and keep her all to himself? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Chapter 3.
Which of the following was NOT on Jack's birthday card from his mother? Hint

Fishing Tackle

Globe

Cricket Bat

Leather-Bound Books

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chapter 4.
After Tom gets beaten up at school, what does he tell his siblings he wishes he was? Hint

Bigger

Invisible

Older

A Girl

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Question 5 of 10

5. Chapter 5.
Who couldn't remember what they did to entertain the others at Jack's party? Hint

Julie

Jack

Tom

Sue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Chapter 6.
How much were Julie's new boots worth? Hint

�38

�36

�40

�42

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chapter 7.
Sue thinks that Derek is the perfect age for a man. How old is he? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chapter 8.
Jack meets two of Derek's friends at the snooker hall. One is called Greg, who is the other?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Chapter 9.
What does Jack say he can smell on Derek's breath? Hint

Onion

Aniseed

Garlic

Peppermint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Chapter 10.
Why does Derek call Julie "sick" at the end of the book? Hint

He catches her in sleeping with a woman

He catches her in sleeping with a much older guy

He catches her in sleeping with his friend Greg

He catches her in sleeping with Jack

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Chapter 1. What was the father's favourite flower?

Answer: Tulip

Although he had planted marigolds around the lawn, it is later mentioned that tulips were his favourite.

2. Chapter 2. How old was Jack the day he pretended to be ill, so that he could come home and spend the day with his mother, and keep her all to himself?

Answer: 8

Being one of four children, he did not get to spend much time alone with his mother.

3. Chapter 3. Which of the following was NOT on Jack's birthday card from his mother?

Answer: Cricket Bat

There was a cricket ball, but no bat is mentioned.

4. Chapter 4. After Tom gets beaten up at school, what does he tell his siblings he wishes he was?

Answer: A Girl

He thinks girls don't get beaten up. He spends a lot of time later in the book dressed up as a girl.

5. Chapter 5. Who couldn't remember what they did to entertain the others at Jack's party?

Answer: Sue

She told a joke. Julie did a handstand, Tom turned cartwheels, and Jack sang Greensleeves.

6. Chapter 6. How much were Julie's new boots worth?

Answer: �38

Jack is angry because he thinks that she bought them out of their money, but in fact, a boy (probably Derek) bought them for her.

7. Chapter 7. Sue thinks that Derek is the perfect age for a man. How old is he?

Answer: 23

He is a snooker player. Sue is very impressed by him, but Jack takes an instant dislike to him.

8. Chapter 8. Jack meets two of Derek's friends at the snooker hall. One is called Greg, who is the other?

Answer: Chas

Chas holds Derek's coat while he plays snooker with Greg.

9. Chapter 9. What does Jack say he can smell on Derek's breath?

Answer: Peppermint

He notices this when they are balancing at the top of the rockery.

10. Chapter 10. Why does Derek call Julie "sick" at the end of the book?

Answer: He catches her in sleeping with Jack

Jack is her brother, so his reaction is probably justified...

Source: Author Lazellia

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