The Secret of the Old Clock, Chapter XVII. Jeff Tucker's Story quiz

Questions and answers

1. 1

   Question 1. Why is Nancy glad to see Jeff Tucker?

   • He has brought her father with him to the bungalow
   • Correct answer: The robbers had made her think they had hurt him
   • He has caught one of the robbers by himself
   • He tells her the clock is safe in the barn

   The robbers had led her to believe they had harmed him, so she is relieved to find him safe.

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2. 2

   Question 2. How did the stranger get Jeff to leave the bungalow?

   • He told Jeff that Mrs. Topham needed him in the city
   • He paid Jeff to deliver a large package to town
   • He said there was a fire at a nearby cottage
   • Correct answer: He offered Jeff a ride and drinks in his sedan

   The man in a big sedan said, "Jeff, hop in," and then offered him drinks.

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3. 3

   Question 3. What does Jeff discover when he wakes up in the hotel?

   • Correct answer: His keys to the house have been stolen
   • His watch has been broken
   • His shoes and coat have been taken from his room
   • His wallet is missing

   He sees that his keys to the house have been pilfered, and he grows suspicious.

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4. 4

   Question 4. Why must Nancy and Jeff drive to town?

   • The Tophams are waiting for them in town
   • Jeff needs to see a doctor about his head
   • Correct answer: There is no telephone to report the robbery
   • Nancy wants to buy lunch for both of them in town

   Jeff says they have no telephone, so they must go to town in Nancy's car.

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5. 5

   Question 5. What does Jeff say about the old clock?

   • It was sold to a neighbor months ago
   • Correct answer: It was in the house; he dusted it but never wound it
   • The Tophams took it back to River Heights
   • He hid it in the barn to keep it safe

   He says he only ever dusted it and never wound it, but he is sure it was there.

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6. 6

   Question 6. Why does Jeff wash at the pump before they leave?

   • Correct answer: He wants to be sober when he goes to the police station
   • He is covered with dust from searching the barn for the robbers
   • He wants to look neat for Mrs. Topham when she arrives
   • He spilled something on his face while unlocking the closet

   He says he wants to get good and sober before going into the police station.

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   Question 7. What does the clock news mean for Nancy's search?

   • She must ask the Tophams to buy a new clock
   • She should search the hotel where Jeff woke up
   • Correct answer: She must catch the thieves to get the clock back
   • She can stop looking because the clock is safe

   The robbers have the clock, so the thieves must be caught and the goods returned.

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   Question 8. What does 'enticed' mean in: 'recognize the man who enticed you away'?

   • Paid
   • Warned
   • Chased
   • Correct answer: Lured

   The stranger tempted Jeff into leaving with promises of a ride and drinks.

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9. 9

   Question 9. What does 'consolingly' mean in: 'There, Jeff,' Nancy said consolingly.?

   • In an angry way
   • In a joking way
   • In a quiet, secret way
   • Correct answer: In a comforting way

   Jeff is upset, and Nancy speaks to comfort him.

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    Question 10. Which of these events happen in Chapter 17?

    • Jeff unlocks the closet and lets Nancy out.

      Happened

    • Jeff telephones the police from the bungalow.

      Didn't happen

    • Jeff tells Nancy his keys were stolen while he slept.

      Happened

    • Nancy finds the old clock in the barn.

      Didn't happen

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