Тест по предмету «Английский язык» на тему «The Railway children»

1. In the novel The Railway Children, who are the three children in the family? A. Roberta, called Bobbie
   B. Peter
   C. Phyllis
   D. Jane

2. Which statements about the family’s new home are true? A. It is called Three Chimneys.
   B. It is near a railway line.
   C. It is in the centre of London.
   D. The family moves there after Father is taken away.

3. Why does the family move to the country? A. Father is taken away from home.
   B. The family has less money than before.
   C. Mother wants to live close to the railway.
   D. The children want to change schools.

4. What does Mother do after the family moves to the country? A. She writes stories.
   B. She tries to keep the children cheerful.
   C. She tells the children all the details about Father at once.
   D. She stops working because she is too sad.

5. Which people work at or for the railway station in the story? A. Perks, the porter
   B. The station master
   C. Mr. Szczepansky
   D. Jim

6. Who is Mr. Szczepansky? A. A Russian exile
   B. A writer
   C. A railway porter
   D. A man looking for his wife and children

7. How do the children help Mr. Szczepansky? A. They bring him food.
   B. They write to the old gentleman about his situation.
   C. They take him to live at Three Chimneys forever.
   D. They give him money to buy a train ticket.

8. Which statements about the old gentleman are true? A. He often travels by train and waves to the children.
   B. He helps the children and their family.
   C. He is Jim’s grandfather.
   D. He is the station master.

9. What happens when a landslide blocks the railway line? A. The children see the danger and try to stop the train.
   B. Bobbie uses a red petticoat as a warning flag.
   C. The train crashes into the landslide.
   D. The children are praised for their action.

10. What happens to Jim? A. He is found injured in the railway tunnel.
    B. He has a broken leg.
    C. He is the old gentleman’s grandson.
    D. He is a Russian exile.

11. What do the children do for Perks on his birthday? A. They give him presents.
    B. They try to show him kindness.
    C. They forget about his birthday.
    D. They invite him to move to London.

12. How does the story end? A. Father is proved innocent.
    B. Father returns home.
    C. Bobbie sees Father at the station.
    D. The family decides to leave Three Chimneys forever.

Ответы

1. A, B, C
2. A, B, D
3. A, B
4. A, B
5. A, B
6. A, B, D
7. A, B
8. A, B, C
9. A, B, D
10. A, B, C
11. A, B
12. A, B, C