The Tailor of Gloucester quiz: 8 questions by Josie :)

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Who is who within this story? Solve the mystery of the disappearing dinner and the finished garments.

The Tailor was making a coat and waistcoat for...

himself
the Mayor of Gloucester
a school teacher
a farmer

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Who stayed in the shop after the tailor went home?

a dog
a maid
little brown mice
a cat

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What is the name of the tailor's cat?

Simpkin
Tom
Whiskers
Fluffy

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What happened to the cat's dinner?

It was burnt in the saucepan.
The tailor lifted the tea cups and bowls to free the mice.
It flew away.
The tailor ate it.

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Why did Simpkin hide the twist of silk in the teapot?

He didn't want the coat to be finished.
To play hide and seek with the tailor.
He was annoyed that his dinner was missing.
He was distracted by the tailor.

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How long was the tailor ill?

3 days and nights.
1 day.
2 months.
4 hours.

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What did Simpkin do on Christmas Eve?

Sat by the fireplace.
Walked to the tailor's shop.
He found a sixpence.
Danced on the roof tops.

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Who finished sewing most of the coat and waistcoat while the tailor was ill?

The Mayor of Gloucester.
Simpkin.
Little brown mice.
A dog.

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