The Secret of the Old Clock, Chapter X. Abigail's Disclosure quiz

Questions and answers

1. 1

   Question 1. What does Abigail remember after the clock strikes three?

   • That Josiah buried the will somewhere out in his vegetable garden
   • Correct answer: That Josiah wrote about the will in a notebook
   • That Josiah gave the will to Mrs. Topham
   • That Josiah mailed the will to a lawyer

   She cries, "A notebook!" and recalls that Josiah said his little book would explain everything.

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2. 2

   Question 2. What does Nancy find when she looks inside Abigail's clock?

   • Correct answer: A tiny key used to wind the clock
   • A small notebook with a leather cover
   • Nothing at all except dust and cobwebs
   • A folded letter from Josiah to Abigail

   She sees nothing but a tiny key which evidently is used to wind the timepiece.

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3. 3

   Question 3. What happened to Josiah's household goods when he moved in with the Tophams?

   • He gave them to Abigail Rowen
   • He sold them at an auction
   • Correct answer: The Tophams got most of them
   • He stored them at the Horner farm

   Abigail says the Tophams got 'most everything when Josiah sold his house.

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4. 4

   Question 4. How does Abigail describe Josiah's family clock?

   • A round alarm clock that he kept beside his bed
   • A small brass clock that hung on the kitchen wall
   • A tall grandfather clock that stood in the front hall
   • Correct answer: A tall mantel clock with a square face and a moon on top

   She says it was a tall mantel clock with a square face, more elaborate than hers, with a moon or something on top.

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5. 5

   Question 5. Why does Nancy keep her clock theory from Abigail?

   • She fears Abigail will tell the Tophams
   • Correct answer: She doesn't want to raise hopes that may not come true
   • She thinks Abigail is not telling the whole truth about Josiah
   • Her father told her to keep it secret

   Nancy thinks it would not be kind to encourage Abigail unless the theory proves true.

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6. 6

   Question 6. What is Helen Corning trying to do when she meets Nancy?

   • Collect names for a school club
   • Find a ride to the girls' camp at Moon Lake
   • Correct answer: Sell tickets for a charity dance
   • Borrow money for a new swimsuit

   Helen is trying to sell charity dance tickets so she can leave for camp.

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7. 7

   Question 7. Why does Nancy offer to sell all of Helen's tickets?

   • Correct answer: Selling one gives her an excuse to visit the Tophams
   • She owes Helen a favor for helping her at school
   • Her father asked her to support the charity
   • She wants to go to the charity dance with Helen and her friends

   Nancy realizes the tickets are her "passport" into the Topham house to look for the clock.

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8. 8

   Question 8. What does 'audible' mean in: 'Abigail whispered so softly that the words were scarcely audible'?

   • Easy to read
   • Full of anger
   • Hard to believe
   • Correct answer: Able to be heard

   Abigail speaks so softly that Nancy can barely hear her.

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9. 9

   Question 9. What does 'elated' mean in: 'Nancy Drew was highly elated at the information she had gleaned'?

   • Correct answer: Very happy and excited
   • Very confused
   • Very worried about the future
   • Very tired

   Nancy is thrilled because she finally has a real clue.

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10. 10

    Question 10. Which of these events happen in Chapter 10?

    • Abigail remembers that Josiah wrote about his will in a notebook.

      Happened

    • Nancy tells the Horner girls her theory about the clock.

      Didn't happen

    • Nancy agrees to sell Helen Corning's charity dance tickets.

      Happened

    • Abigail gives Nancy the key to Josiah's old house.

      Didn't happen

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