Chapters 6-9

Question 1

came upon or met with

Answer 1

encountered

Question 2

called someone to appear

Answer 2

summoned

Question 3

disappointed

Answer 3

crestfallen

Question 4

Who did Miss Rottenmeier try to get to help in her plot to send Heidi home?

Answer 4

Mr. Usher, tutor

Question 5

great destruction or damage

Answer 5

havoc

Question 6

“I think even Swiss children must put their feet on the ground …” Who says this?

Answer 6

Mr. Sesemann

Question 7

stupid

Answer 7

halfwitted

Question 8

Who does Heidi meet and talk with on her trip to fetch water?

Answer 8

Dr Classen

Question 9

agree with

Answer 9

bear me out

Question 10

Why is Mr. Usher worried about Heidi?

Answer 10

she has not learned the alphabet or how to read

Question 11

visit; temporary stay

Answer 11

sojourn

Question 12

Clara’s tutor

Answer 12

Mr. Usher

Question 13

What did Heidi try to find in the city?

Answer 13

a place where she can see nature and the moutnains

Question 14

scornful

Answer 14

disdainful

Question 15

copy; imitate

Answer 15

mimick

Question 16

Name the housekeeper in charge of the servants and caring for Clara.

Answer 16

Miss Rottenmeier

Question 17

Wealthy owner of home in Frankfrt; Clara’s father

Answer 17

Mr. Sesemann

Question 18

to enjoy

Answer 18

relish

Question 19

comforting

Answer 19

consoling

Question 20

stopped or intercepted by someone

Answer 20

waylaid

Question 21

What is Miss Rottenmeier’s first impression when she meets Heidi?

Answer 21

unimpressed/disappointed

Question 22

commanding

Answer 22

peremptory

Question 23

proudly; importantly

Answer 23

pompously

Question 24

“You told me you wanted an unusual sort of child …” Who says this?

Answer 24

Detie

Question 25

bold; spirited

Answer 25

pert

Question 26

rude

Answer 26

impertinent