The Lambton Worm — Questions and answers

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What was John Lambton known for in the snow globe kingdom?

Choices

  1. His great responsibility
  2. His love for reading Socrates
  3. His recklessness ✓
  4. His quiet and calm nature

Answer: His recklessness

From page 1

What kind of creature did John pull out of the River Wear?

Choices

  1. A shiny, ordinary fish
  2. A writhing, eel-like worm ✓
  3. A friendly river otter
  4. A sparkling, jewel-covered turtle

Answer: A writhing, eel-like worm

From page 2

What was the monstrous worm doing when John returned after seven years?

Choices

  1. Sleeping peacefully in the well
  2. Circling Lambton Hill and devouring everything ✓
  3. Swimming in the River Wear
  4. Hiding in the castles

Answer: Circling Lambton Hill and devouring everything

From page 4

What kind of special armor did John wear to fight the worm?

Choices

  1. Armor made of shiny gold
  2. Armor that glowed in the dark
  3. Armor studded with spearheads ✓
  4. Armor that made him invisible

Answer: Armor studded with spearheads

From page 6

How did John finally defeat the worm?

Choices

  1. He tricked it into falling into a trap.
  2. He used a magic spell from the witch.
  3. He pierced its heart with his spear-studded armor. ✓
  4. He scared it away with a loud shout.

Answer: He pierced its heart with his spear-studded armor.

From page 7

Who was the first person John met when he returned to Lambton Hall?

Choices

  1. The huntsman
  2. His faithful hound, Argos
  3. His old Lord father ✓
  4. The witch

Answer: His old Lord father

From page 8

What curse fell upon the Lambton family because John broke his promise?

Choices

  1. They would never be able to leave the snow globe kingdom.
  2. The worm would return to life.
  3. For nine generations, the heirs would die violent deaths. ✓
  4. All their castles would turn to dust.

Answer: For nine generations, the heirs would die violent deaths.

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