The Secret of the Old Clock, Chapter XXV. A Reward quiz

Questions and answers

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   Question 1. What has happened to the Tophams months after the will is read?

   • They have won their long court case against the new will
   • They have made friends with the Horner girls
   • They have moved to a bigger house in the city
   • Correct answer: They are nearly bankrupt and must give up their home

   Richard Topham has lost money, the banks cut his credit, and they must move to a small house.

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   Question 2. What did the Tophams claim about the will in court?

   • Correct answer: That it was forged
   • That Nancy had stolen it
   • That the witnesses were paid
   • That Josiah was not of sound mind

   They claimed the will Nancy found was a forged document but could not prove it.

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   Question 3. How is Abigail Rowen doing at the end of the book?

   • She has gone to live at the old men's home
   • She is still alone and poor in her run-down cottage on West Lake Road
   • Correct answer: She is in good health with a nurse caring for her
   • She has moved in with the Turner sisters

   She secured medical attention, and a trained nurse is in constant attendance.

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   Question 4. What surprises Nancy when she drives up to the Horner farm?

   • The girls have sold the farm to the Tophams
   • Correct answer: The house is freshly painted and the farm is busy with chickens
   • Abigail Rowen has moved into the farmhouse
   • The barn has been torn down to make room for a garage

   The house has fresh white paint and a new green roof, and new hen houses are going up.

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   Question 5. What reward does Nancy ask for?

   • A dress made by Grace
   • Correct answer: The old Crowley clock
   • Nothing at all
   • Some of Allie's best Leghorn chickens

   She says she would like to have the Crowley clock for her very own.

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   Question 6. How does Grace react to Nancy's choice?

   • She says the Tophams must agree to it first
   • She offers Nancy money as well as the clock
   • She refuses at first because the clock is a family treasure
   • Correct answer: She is disappointed it's so little but gladly gives it

   Grace says they'd give her a hundred clocks and happily brings it out.

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   Question 7. What does Nancy say the clock will be for her?

   • Correct answer: A trophy of her first venture as a detective
   • A gift to give her father
   • A reminder never to take risks again
   • A way to keep perfect time

   She says she will prize it as a trophy of her first venture as a detective.

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   Question 8. What does 'transformation' mean in: 'Nancy was astonished at the transformation which had taken place'?

   • A small mistake
   • A loud noise
   • Correct answer: A complete change
   • A long journey by train

   The run-down farm has been completely changed with paint, a new roof and gardens.

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   Question 9. What does 'wistfully' mean in: 'As she stood gazing wistfully at the old clock'?

   • Angrily
   • Correct answer: In a gently longing way
   • Very quickly
   • Without any feeling at all

   Nancy looks at the clock thoughtfully, wondering if she will ever have another adventure.

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    Question 10. Which of these events happen in Chapter 25?

    • Carson Drew tells Nancy the Tophams are nearly bankrupt.

      Happened

    • Nancy accepts a large money reward from the relatives.

      Didn't happen

    • Allie shows Nancy her new hen houses and incubators.

      Happened

    • The Tophams come to the farm to apologize to Nancy.

      Didn't happen

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