Chapter 8 - Strange Goings-On

Question 1

an uncivilized person

Answer 1

savage

Question 2

a garbage can

Answer 2

dust bin

Question 3

a child who spends most of his time on the streets

Answer 3

street urchin

Question 4

proudly; importantly

Answer 4

pompously

Question 5

called someone to appear

Answer 5

summoned

Question 6

scornful; looking down upon

Answer 6

disdainful

Question 7

copied; imitated

Answer 7

mimicked

Question 8

What strange occurrences are the result of Heidi’s escapades to the church?

Answer 8

The boy who led Heidi to the church comes tot he house, plays his organ, and collects some money. His tortoise frightens Rottenmeier. The rest of the kittens are delivered, causing another uproar.

Question 9

How is Heidi comforted by Sebastian and Clara?

Answer 9

Clara suggests they wait until her father returns to see what will happen. She offers fresh rolls. Sebastian offers to play with her and the kittens later.

Question 10

Miss Rottenmeier thinks Heidi has gone quite mad. What makes her think this?

Answer 10

Heidi becomes upset when she is not allowed to leave and tells Miss Rottenmeier all the things she is missing from home. Miss Rottenmeier doesn’t understand Heidi’s homesickness.

Question 11

What is Mr. Usher’s opinion of Heidi?

Answer 11

Mr. Usher likes Heidi and thinks she is normal in many ways. He worries that she has trouble learning the alphabet.