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	BOOK ACTIVITY ANSWERS
Stage 6
Vanity Fair
1	Choose two adjectives from this list to describe the characters below (use each adjective once): fat, modest, clever, affectionate, handsome, trusting, lazy, unselfish, cunning, self-satisfied.
a	Becky: ………. , ……….
b	George: ………. , ……….
c	Dobbin: ………. , ……….
d	Jos: ………. , ……….
e	Amelia: ………. , ……….
 	  20 marks 
2	Who said this in the story? Who did they say it to? George, Lord Steyne, Dobbin, Jos, Becky, Rawdon.
a	‘You’re neglecting a sweet girl. You should have seen her sad little face when I visited the other day.’ 
……………….. to ………………..
b	‘How I should like to see India!’ ……………….. to ………………..
c	‘If I’m hit, you can sell my horses – you should get a good price for them.’ ……………….. to ………………..
d	‘You are to watch over your sister, and comfort her, and make sure that no harm comes to her.’ 
……………….. to ………………..
e	‘Why don’t you get rid of your watch-dog?’ ……………….. to ………………..
 	  20 marks 
3	Match these places with the events below: Bengal, Brussels, Coventry Island, Brighton, Queen’s Crawley.
a	Becky’s husband died here. ………………..
b	Amelia and her husband went here for their honeymoon. ………………..
c	There was a battle between the English and the French near here. ………………..
d	After leaving Miss Pinkerton’s school, Becky worked here. ………………..
e	Joseph Sedley made a lot of money when he worked here. ………………..
 	  15 marks 
4	Fill in the gaps using: messenger, turned, owed, debt, promised, arrested, carriage, released, argument, delivered.
After the party, Becky went home by …………. , and Rawdon walked. Suddenly, three men came up to Rawdon. They …………….. him and took him to prison because he was in ………… : he …………….. Mr Nathan some money. Rawdon went quietly, without …………… . In the morning, he wrote a note, asking for money so that he could be …………… . A ……………. took his note to Becky. Later, Becky’s reply was …………….. to the prison. She said that Lord Steyne had …………….. to send two hundred pounds the next day. When he read the note, Rawdon’s face …………….. red with anger.
 	  20 marks 
5	Complete these sentences about people in the story.
a	Everyone was kind to Miss Matilda Crawley because they hoped to … 
………………..
b	Becky refused Sir Pitt Crawley’s offer of marriage because she … 
	………………..
c	In Brussels, Jos grew a fine moustache because he wanted to … 
	………………..
d	In her secret desk, Becky had hidden a bank-note worth … 
	………………..
e	When Jos died, the insurance money was divided equally … 
	………………..
 	  25 marks 
 	  Total marks 
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	COMPREHENSION TEST
Stage 6
Vanity Fair
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1	
a	clever, cunning
b	handsome, self-satisfied
c	modest, unselfish
d	fat, lazy
e	affectionate, trusting
2	
a	Dobbin to George
b	Becky to Jos
c	Rawdon to Becky
d	Dobbin to Jos
e	Lord Steyne to Becky
3	
a	Coventry Island
b	Brighton
c	Brussels
d	Queen’s Crawley
e	Bengal
4	
carriage, arrested, debt, owed, argument, released, messenger, delivered, promised, turned
5	
a	hoped to inherit some money.
b	was already married.
c	look like an army officer.
d	one thousand pounds.
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	COMPREHENSION TEST ANSWERS
Stage 6
Vanity Fair
e	between Amelia and Becky.
Setting
Choose the best answer.
1	Becky Sharp _____ Miss Pinkerton’s school.
a		loved
b		hated
c		was sad to leave
d		was bored by
2	When Mr Sedley lost all his money, his house in _____ had to be sold.
a		Queen’s Crawley
b		Park Lane
c		Russell Square
d		Brighton
3	Becky _____.
a		showed George’s note to Amelia
b		left George’s note on the table
c		tore George’s note up
d		locked George’s note in her writing desk
4	Rawdon Crawley was arrested for 
debt _____.
a		in the street
b		outside Lord Steyne’s house
c		in his own house
d		at one of Becky’s parties
5	Georgy lived with _____.
a		his mother
b		his grandfather
c		the Sedleys
d		Dobbin
6	Dobbin met Amelia _____.
a		at the Sedleys’ house
b		at the Osbornes’ house
c		in the street
d		in the park
7	When Jos met Becky again, she was _____.
a		drawing
b		gambling
c		dancing
d		drinking 
8	When Lucy woke up, she was _____.
a		on a path
b		in a valley
c		near Castello dei Fiori
d		near a village
9	After Dobbin and Amelia were married, they lived in _____.
a		Ostend
b		Bruges
c		Hampshire
d		Cambridge 
10	Amelia came face to face with Becky _____.
a		at a church event
b		at Queen’s Crawley
c		in Bath
d		in a shop
 	  20 marks 
Characters
Choose the best answer.
11	George Osborne and _____ met at school.
a		Jos Sedley
b		William Dobbin
c		Becky Sharp
d		Mr Sedley
12	William Dobbin was _____.
a		awkward
b		handsome
c		intelligent
d		selfish
13	Becky married _____.
a		Jos Sedley
b		Sir Pitt Crawley
c		Rawdon Crawley
d		George Osborne
14	When Becky heard that her husband was going to Belgium, she _____.
a		was very unhappy
b		cried a lot
c		wasn’t worried
d		decided to go with him
15	_____ was killed in the battle.
a		Jos Sedley
b		William Dobbin
c		Rawdon Crawley
d		George Osborne
16	The person that Rawdy loved best 
was _____.
a		Mrs Briggs
b		his Aunt Jane
c		his mother
d		his father
17	Rawdon was _____ Becky’s success.
a		worried by
b		frightened by
c		pleased by
d		jealous of
18	When he found Becky with Lord Steyne, Rawdon wanted to kill _____.
a		Becky □ himself
c		himself and Lord Steyne
d		Lord Steyne
19	Jos Sedley _____ Becky.
a		loved
b		hated
c		escaped from
d		was afraid of
20	_____ inherited the Crawley houses and land.
a		Lady Jane
b		Becky
c		Rawdon
d		George
 	  20 marks 
Dialogue
Who said or thought this?
21	‘How I should like to see India!’
a		Amelia
b		Becky
c		Jos
d		Dobbin
22	‘How dare you, sir, mention that person’s name in my house?’
a		George Osborne
b		Mr Sedley
c		Mr Osborne
d		William Dobbin
23	‘They all want me dead, and are hoping for my money.’
a		Mr Sedley
b		Rawdon Crawley
c		Sir Pitt Crawley
d		Miss Crawley
24	‘Why had he been so wild and careless?’
a		George Osborne
b		Rawdon Crawley
c		William Dobbin
d		Jos Sedley
25	‘You are a wicked woman, Rebecca!’
a		Miss Crawley
b		Rawdon
c		George
d		Amelia 
26	‘Don’t you know that I only love you in 
the world?’ 
a		Amelia
b		Dobbin
c		Georgy
d		Becky
27	‘How dare Mrs Crawley enter this house?’
a		Jane Crawley
b		Pitt Crawley
c		Lord Steyne
d		Mr Osborne
28	‘Who told you those lies?’
a		Mary
b		Amelia
c		Dobbin
d		Jos
29	‘But Becky is innocent.’
a		Rawdon
b		Dobbin
c		Amelia
d		Jos
30	‘Fonder than he is of me.’
a		Becky
b		Rawdon
c		Dobbin
d		Amelia
 	  20 marks 
Vocabulary
Choose the best answer.
31	to love someone very much
a		appoint
b		accept
c		affect
d		adore
32	extremely clever and successful
a		brilliant
b		handsome
c		delighted
d		sensible
33	an army officer of high rank; the head of 
a regiment
a		major
b		colonel
c		captain
d		lieutenant
34	able to get what you want by deceiving people
a		clever
b		cunning
c		intelligent
d		wicked
35	having great love for and being loyal to someone or something
a		willing
b		loving
c		devoted
d		trusting
36	feeling extremely angry
a		unhappy
b		disappointed
c		cross
d		furious
37	very great; frightening
a		huge
b		enormous
c		tremendous
d		big
38	a foolish person
a		fool
b		idiot
c		fighter
d		beggar
39	a very small painting of a person
a		photograph
b		picture
c		miniature
d		sketch
40	of good family, with a high social position
a		noble
b		loyal
c		rich
d		brave
 	  20 marks 
Plot
Choose the best answer.
41	George Osborne didn’t want Becky to marry Jos because _____.
a		she wasn’t pretty
b		George loved her
c		she had no money
d		he didn’t trust her
42	Miss Crawley’s relatives paid a lot of attention to her because she was_____.
a		very ill
b		very kind
c		very affectionate
d		very rich
43	George married Amelia despite the fact 
that _____.
a		he didn’t love her
b		William Dobbin loved her
c		her father was opposed to it
d		his father was opposed to it
44	When Mr Osborne told his son that he would get no money fromhim, George was angry with _____.
a		his father
b		Amelia
c		Dobbin
d		Becky
45	If Rawdon Crawley did not return from the war, Becky would _____.
a		be very sad
b		marry someone else
c		be quite rich
d		never get over it
46	Becky _____ her husband’s horses to 
Jos Sedley.
a		sold
b		gave
c		lent
d		refused to sell
47	Amelia let Georgy go to the Osbornes because _____.
a		she needed the money
b		her family needed the money
c		she didn’t love him
d		she trusted Mr Osborne
48	Amelia thought that Dobbin _____.
a		was married
b		loved her
c		didn’t love her
d		was just a friend 
49	In the note that George Osborne had written to Becky, he _____.
a		said he loved her
b		said he loved Amelia
c		asked Becky to run away with him
d		said he could never love Becky
50	Sir Rawdon Crawley _____.
a		gave his mother no money
b		saw his mother regularly
c		refused to see his mother
d		forgave his mother
 	  20 marks 
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	MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST
Stage 6
Vanity Fair
 	  Total marks 
Setting
1	b
2	c
3	d
4	b
5	b
6	d
7	b
8	d
9	c
10	a
Characters
11	b
12	a
13	c
14	d
15	d
16	b
17	b
18	c
19	d
20	c
Dialogue
21	b
22	c
23	d
24	a
25	d
26	b
27	a
28	c
29	a
30	d
Vocabulary
31	d
32	a
33	b
34	b
35	c
36	d
37	c
38	b
39	c
40	a
Plot
41	c
42	d
43	d
44	c
45	c
46	a
47	b
48	a
49	c
50	c
	OXFORD BOOKWORMS
	MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST ANSWERS
Stage 6
Vanity Fair
Before reading
Activity 1
Encourage discussion. Some possible answers.
1 Women in the nineteenth century might inherit, be given, borrow or hire diamonds. Stealing would be difficult, and buying would be unlikely, especially for married women, who did not legally hold property in their own names. Amelia is probably more likely to inherit diamonds, or be given them. Becky, being poor, would not inherit, but might hire, borrow, be given them, or even steal them.
2 Becky, who is ambitious, and whose ‘fortunes soon rise’.
3 Open answers.
4 Open answers.
Activity 2
Open discussion. Encourage students to offer reasons for their choice of adjectives. Possible answers (though there is much scope for debate): 
Becky: ambitious, amusing, brilliant, cunning, selfish, sensible, strong
Amelia: affectionate, devoted, dull, gentle, good, honest, modest, sympathetic
Activity 3
Open discussion.
while reading
Chapters 1 to 3
1 Becky hoped for a proposal from Amelia’s brother Jos Sedley.
2 William Dobbin never spoke of his love for Amelia, because she was engaged to George Osborne.
3 Becky came to London to look after Miss Matilda Crawley, which upset Miss Crawley’s devoted companion Miss Briggs.
4 Becky had to refuse Sir Pitt Crawley, because she was already married to his son Rawdon Crawley.
5 The wealthy Miss Matilda Crawley planned to divide her money between her nephew Rawdon Crawley and the family of Bute Crawley.
6 Amelia married her beloved George Osborne, even though Mr Osborne forbade the marriage when Mr Sedley lost all his money.
Before reading on. Encourage discussion and do not tell students if their answers are right.
7 Open answers.
8 Open answers.
9 Although both couples have pinned their hopes on receiving money from their relatives once they have had time to be reconciled to their marriages, Becky and Rawdon probably have better hopes of a comfortable future. They have Rawdon’s gambling expertise and Becky’s talents to rely on, while George and Amelia only have his army pay.
Chapters 4 and 5
Encourage discussion. Some possible answers:
1 If they don’t get the old lady’s money, they may borrow money from other friends or family members, or increase their income through gambling. As their debts increase, they might run away and start a new life somewhere else, or they might be imprisoned for their debts.
2 If George’s father doesn’t forgive him, George will probably be angry but won’t make any sensible plans. Amelia won’t mind being poor. If Miss Crawley doesn’t forgive Becky and Rawdon, Rawdon will probably also be angry but Becky will make a clever plan for their survival – although it might not be a very honest plan.
3 This could cause problems later. Amelia is more ready to see faults in Becky than in George. Her jealousy of Becky may make her suspicious only of her, whereas in fact George is at fault too.
4 Becky will almost certainly keep it, as it gives her the means to destroy Amelia’s happiness in future, but it’s not yet clear whether she would do that or not.
Chapters 6 to 8
Encourage discussion. Some possible answers:
1 Amelia is clearly a better mother than Becky. She is devoted to her child, but is far too protective of him, and he occupies too large a place in her life. Becky is a neglectful mother, has no interest in her son at all, and actually dislikes him.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
Before reading on. Encourage discussion, but do not reveal the answers. Students will find out as they read that the answers are 5, 8, 9.
Chapters 9 and 10
Rawdon and Dobbin
Encourage discussion. Students may also like to consider what modern reactions to these situations would be and compare them to the attitudes expressed in the novel.
Amelia and Becky
Encourage discussion.
Before Reading Chapters 11 and 12 
Encourage speculation and discussion. Do not tell students whether their guesses are right or wrong; they will find out as they read that the answers are:
1 The old friend is Becky, and this person meets Georgy, Joseph, Amelia, and Dobbin.
2 Janey Dobbin.
3 Amelia and Dobbin.
4 Rawdon Crawley, Sir Pitt Crawley, and Joseph Sedley.
after reading
Activity 1
The answers below give the most usual collocations, but other combinations of these adjectives and nouns might also give acceptable meanings. Encourage students to discuss these meanings.
My dear Pitt
I am writing to offer sincerest congratulations from Rebecca and myself on your recent good fortune.
There is no doubt that Aunt Matilda showed excellent judgement in leaving her inheritance to you. Of course, in recent years my regimental duties have forced us to live abroad, and as a result we were not able to show Aunt Matilda the loving attention that we would have wished. How fortunate that you were able to perform this family duty!
I hear you have returned to Queen’s Crawley. (Rebecca and I have such happy memories of that house!) As we both know, there has not always been the warm friendship between us that brothers should enjoy, but I hope that your generous nature will allow you to forget our past disagreements. We are both now fathers, and it would give me great pleasure if our two families could meet as friends. Rebecca and I are most anxious to meet your children and your charming wife, whom all the world praises, and we beg that you will look with a friendly eye on our own son, little Rawdy.
Your affectionate brother, Rawdon
Activity 2
1 Mr Osborne, thinking about his son George (page 24). He has just told George his marriage to Amelia is not going to take place because it is extremely unlikely that Amelia’s father will be able to pay the ten thousand pounds due under the marriage settlement.
2 Rawdon, thinking about his wife Rebecca (page 83). He has been waiting for her to come and release him from prison, where he is being held because of debt.
3 Becky, thinking about Miss Matilda Crawley (page 15). She has just arrived at Miss Crawley’s house in London, where she is going to look after the old lady.
4 Dobbin, thinking sadly about Amelia (page 60). He has just been to say goodbye to her before he returns to India, but Amelia is too absorbed in her son Georgy to show any interest in Dobbin’s leaving or any emotion.
5 Lady Jane, thinking about her husband Sir Pitt and Becky (page 91). She is furious that after the scandal with Lord Steyne, her husband has allowed Becky to come to their house.
6 Jos, thinking about Becky (page 119) during Dobbin’s visit to him in Brussels. Dobbin has suggested escaping Becky by going to India again, but Jos cannot find the strength to break free of Becky’s control of him.
7 Amelia, thinking about her son Georgy (page 81). She has agreed to letGeorgy go and live with his grandfather, but is deeply unhappy as he leaves.
8 George, thinking about Becky (page 44), at the ball in Brussels, the night before the battle. He is excited because as he gave Becky her flowers back, with his note hidden inside it, he sees that she knows the note is there.
Activity 3
Students can reword these statements how they like. Possible answers:
1 ‘He’s fat, awkward, and seems frightened of women, but he’s rich.’
Saying this would immediately end Becky’s
chances with Jos, and would upset her friend
Amelia.
2 ‘I wouldn’t cry my eyes out for you or for any man, but I don’t mind giving you some loving wifely tears if that’s what you want.’
Saying this might have lessened Rawdon’s
feelings for her sooner rather than later.
3 ‘I have actually been quite helpful to my husband, in that by flirting with George and encouraging him, I have kept him coming to my house, and continuing to gamble with Rawdon, who is thus able to win money from him – money which we greatly need. It’s amusing to exercise my power over George, but I have not the slightest intention of leaving my husband for him. If I wanted to ‘steal a man’, as you put it, I would pick one worth stealing – not a stupid, vain, boastful, heartless creature like George Osborne!’
Amelia would have rejected in outrage this fairly
accurate assessment of her husband, and these
remarks would probably have brought Becky and
Amelia’s friendship to an abrupt end.
4 ‘It will bore me to death to have to spend time with your children, but I know it will be an effective way of winning your approval, which is my real aim here. So let’s get on with it.’
This would have shocked Lady Jane rigid, and
completely alienated her, probably finishing
Becky’s chances of being presented at court.
5 ‘Boring child! I’m so glad we left him in London and I don’t have to be bothered with him here.’
Again, this would have shocked Lady Jane and
shown what a hard, self-centred person Becky
was. Though as Lady Jane is such an obedient
wife, she might not have told Sir Pitt what she
thought of Becky, if Sir Pitt was charmed by her.
6 ‘I’ve got more interesting things to do than race around London trying to sell your watch. In fact, it might be quite convenient to leave you there for tonight . . .’
This would have aroused Rawdon’s fury and
suspicion, and probably brought their
relationship to a rapid end. 
7 ‘It was for me, me, me! Yes, it was a position for Rawdon and a lordship for you, but they were my prizes – prizes to show my power, prizes to show I can play dangerous games with powerful people like Lord Steyne, and win every time!’
This would have immediately ruined Becky’s
case with Sir Pitt, and he certainly would not
have tried to persuade his brother to be
reconciled to Becky.
Activity 4
Acceptable answers to these cloze passages are any words that have an appropriate meaning and fit the grammar of the sentences. Students might like to check each other’s work and discuss alternative answers. Some alternatives are given below.
First diary – written by Becky, on the day after Sir Pitt’s proposal to her in Miss Crawley’s house.
	So this is my last night in this house! I never expected things to happen so (this) quickly. Why didn’t Sir Pitt ask me sooner (before, earlier, first)? I’m sure the old fool won’t live long, and I could have been Lady Crawley, rich (happy) and free! It’s very lucky for me that he didn’t tell Miss Crawley why I refused him.
	Dear Rawdon! It will be fun to be together at last. His greatest talent is winning at cards, but we’ll have a great future – if I make the decisions and look after the money! I must stop now and write my letter to Miss Briggs. I’m sure I can touch her heart with my story (tale) of true love, and then she will persuade (get) Miss Crawley to forgive us, and we will be rich. 
Second diary – written by Miss Briggs, at the end of the first day after Becky’s disappearance from Miss Crawley’s house.
	Oh, what a terrible (dreadful) day! Miss Sharp’s letter gave us all such a shock. How lucky (fortunate) that Mrs Bute arrived in time to help us! I didn’t know what to say to Miss Crawley. She took the news very badly. We had to put her to bed and call the doctor.
	Then Sir Pitt arrived at the house, asking for Becky. He was furious (angry) when he heard the news, and his language was so dreadful that I had to leave the room. I could (did) not stop trembling for hours afterwards. I hope tomorrow will be calmer (quieter) – I don’t want any more news or excitement (announcements, visitors).
Activity 5
Open discussion.
Activity 6
Open discussion.