Vacation was approaching. The schoolmaster, always severe, grew severer — Quiz

A. He wanted the school to make a good showing on Examination day B. He was angry about his wife's upcoming trip C. The students had been misbehaving more than usual D. He was feeling sick and irritable

A. Nervous and anxious B. Drunk or intoxicated C. Well-dressed and formal D. Excited and energetic

A. One of the older students B. A parent from the town C. The signpainter's boy D. The master's wife

A. In their everyday school clothes B. The boys were uncomfortable and the girls wore muslin with ribbons and flowers C. All students wore matching uniforms D. Only the older students dressed formally

A. They successfully embarrassed him multiple times B. The master never noticed their attempts C. Other students stopped them from trying D. The master's punishment was so severe that they always lost