Time Left: 600 sec

1. What does P.E. stand for in the story?

2. Who was responsible for usually bringing Blenkinsopp’s P.E. kit?

3. What did the teacher imply by asking, “How many grandmothers have you got, Blenkinsopp?”

4. How did Blenkinsopp describe his grandmother’s death?

5. How does the story portray Blenkinsopp?

6. What tone does the teacher use while talking to Blenkinsopp?

7. What is the key theme of the story?

8. How does the story highlight Blenkinsopp’s attitude?

9. What excuse did Blenkinsopp give for not doing P.E.?

10. What does the story teach about excuses?

11. What did the teacher accuse Blenkinsopp of?

12. Why was the teacher skeptical of Blenkinsopp’s excuses?

13. What quality of Blenkinsopp is highlighted in the story?

14. What does Blenkinsopp’s interaction with the teacher suggest about his personality?

15. What is the primary conflict in the story?