Quiz - Krakow Trumpeter

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Please listen to the passage then answer the following questions:

The Tower in Krakow

 

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  1. What country did this story take place in?
    • Holland
    • Poland
    • England
    • Thailand
    The city of Krakow is in Poland.
  2. Why does someone have to play the trumpet every morning?
    • To open the church tower.
    • To welcome people to the city.
    • To make people get up and dance.
    • To wake the people of Krakow.
    The trumpet is played to wake the people of Krakow.
  3. Why was the tune played 4 times every morning?
    • The trumpeter did not know any other tunes.
    • It was played once for each trumpeter.
    • So that people in all directions could hear it.
    • There are 4 different rooms in the tower.
    The tune was played 4 times so that people in all directions (north, east, south and west) could hear it.
  4. What does the boy think the dust cloud in the distance might be?
    • A group of warriors.
    • Some horses.
    • Attackers escaping the city.
    • Killer bees.
    The boy thinks that the dust cloud might be a group of Tatar warriors.
  5. How did the boy play his trumpet after he saw the dust cloud?
    • Now and then.
    • Big and great.
    • Later and later.
    • Louder and faster.
    The boy played his trumpet louder and faster.
  6. What did the people of Krakow do after they heard the trumpeter?
    • They welcomed the invaders into the city.
    • They got prepared to defend the city.
    • They ran faster and faster.
    • They played the trumpet.
    The people of Krakow got prepared to defend the city.
  7. What killed the boy playing the trumpet?
    • A bullet from a gun.
    • A laser.
    • A lightning bolt.
    • An arrow.
    A Tatar warrior shot an arrow from his bow and killed the boy.
  8. How many times is the tune played every hour today?
    • Once.
    • 4 times.
    • 24 times.
    • 96 times.
    The tune is played four times every hour today.
  9. Why do you think the tune stops suddenly every time it is played?  
    • The trumpeter does not know the tune.
    • To remember the boy who was killed.
    • The people of Krakow are already awake.
    • The don't want to listen to the tune.
    The tune stops suddenly every time it is played to remember the boy who was killed.
  10. Which of these sentences best describes this story?
    • In Krakow the church tower is very special.
    • The boy only knew one tune that he played louder and louder.
    • The Tatar invaders killed the trumpeter and attacked the tower.
    • People still remember the brave boy who saved Krakow.
    People still remember the brave boy who saved Krakow.

 

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Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on January 19, 2013 at 9:52

It's a very interesting story. I agree - the boy was a real hero.

I will send the BBC my CV and see if they need a new presenter! Thank you Cong. :)

Comment by Ngo Thanh Cong on January 19, 2013 at 3:47

I get addicted immediately to this story after I've heard it. The boy was a real hero, he saved lots of people. He deserves all that respect.
Teacher, I think you should apply for a new job which is a presenter of BBC ,:), you've got that good voice, thank you for your great job, I scored 10/10. :) wait to see more stories :)


Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on December 15, 2012 at 14:03

Naomalen - You must keep practising. You will get better in time.

Mredy - Yes, it's very sad. The boy was a real hero.

Comment by Mredy Man on December 15, 2012 at 12:41

it's verysad storry of this boy  , who save a lot peopl

Comment by Naomalen on November 17, 2012 at 12:55
My English is so bad. My answer is wrong a lot. Oh my god help m pls,theacher my brian stop work.

Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on November 17, 2012 at 11:49

You're welcome! :)

Comment by Tammy on November 16, 2012 at 22:44

An amazing story and a nice quiz:) Thanks!!!


Teacher Comment by Mr Adam on October 31, 2012 at 15:54

This is a very interesting story! I will listen for the tune if I go to Krakow.


Teacher Comment by English Teacher Jamie on October 31, 2012 at 11:35

Thanks Vero. If you ever visit Krakow you'll know why they play the tune...

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