The Beast and the Bethany

Question 1

In The Beast and the Bethany, which character could best be described as selfish, sheltered, and a loner?

Answer 1

Ebenezer

Question 2

In The Beast and the Bethany, which character could best be described as proper, vain, and concerned with appearances?

Answer 2

Miss Fizzlewick

Question 3

In The Beast and the Bethany, how does Ebenezer change from the beginning of the book to the end?

Answer 3

Gains empathy for others

Question 4

In The Beast and the Bethany, what does Ebenezer learn from Bethany?

Answer 4

Friendship and Empathy

Question 5

In The Beast and the Bethany, what was Ebenezer’s first impression of Bethany?

Answer 5

Impolite

Question 6

In The Beast and the Bethany, what was NOT one of the types of pets Bethany was trying to buy at the pet shop?

Answer 6

Cat

Question 7

In The Beast and the Bethany, what color is the beast?

Answer 7

Gray

Question 8

In The Beast and the Bethany, what does the room where the beast is kept smell like?

Answer 8

Cabbage

Question 9

In The Beast and the Bethany, why does Ebenezer want a piano?

Answer 9

Make the neighbors jealous

Question 10

In The Beast and the Bethany, why does the birdkeeper think Ebenezer wants to buy a child?

Answer 10

For adoption

Question 11

In The Beast and the Bethany, what does Bethany wish for from the beast?
Her parents back

Answer 11

Her parents back

Question 12

In The Beast and the Bethany, what happened to Ebenezer’s first pet?

Answer 12

The beast ate him

Question 13

In The Beast and the Bethany, why does Ebenezer lie about liking Bethany’s squashed muffin sandwiches?

Answer 13

He cares about her feelings

Question 14

In The Beast and the Bethany, why does Bethany attack a member of the brass section in front of the Queen’s Palace?

Answer 14

Get a trumpet

Question 15

In The Beast and the Bethany, why can’t they go to the zoo as part of Bethany’s bucket list?

Answer 15

Ebenezer’s lifetime ban

Question 16

In The Beast and the Bethany, on Bethany’s last day, what unusual request does Ebenezer make of the shopkeeper?

Answer 16

For a tour

Question 17

In The Beast and the Bethany, how were Ebenezer, Bethany, and the bird keeper all feeling after Patrick’s death was revealed?

Answer 17

Un-jolly

Question 18

In The Beast and the Bethany, what does Miss Fizzlewick do when the bird shopkeeper offers her a bird as a donation?

Answer 18

Leaves it at the shop

Question 19

In The Beast and the Bethany, for what does Miss Fizzlewick invite herself to Ebenezer’s house?

Answer 19

Tea

Question 20

In The Beast and the Bethany, how does Miss Fizzlewick end up on the top floor with the beast?

Answer 20

Pushes past Ebenezer

Question 21

In The Beast and the Bethany, what is Ebenezer’s worst nightmare?

Answer 21

Dying

Question 22

In The Beast and the Bethany, what reason does Ebenezer give for being scared of dying?

Answer 22

All of these

Question 23

In The Beast and the Bethany, what types of meals did the beast ask for in the beginning of their relationship?

Answer 23

Interesting like roast beef

Question 24

In The Beast and the Bethany, why does Ebenezer tell Bethany she’s running away alone?

Answer 24

He will die next day

Question 25

In The Beast and the Bethany, what is one of the things that Bethany lists as a characteristic of friendship?

Answer 25

Squashed muffin sandwiches