Heidi Final Review Flashcards
friendliness
amiability
stupid
halfwitted
great destruction or damage
havoc
delicate
dainty
to awaken
rouse
expectation or looking forward
prospect
disagreement
tussle
exceptionally fine
exquisite
painful
agonized
stubborn
obstinate
Heidi’s aunt who has taken care of her
Detie
Who are the other two members of Peter’s family?
Bridget and Grannie
Housekeeper in charge of the servants and caring for Clara
Miss Rottenmeier
“You told me you wanted an unusual sort of child…” Who says this?
Detie
“This is not an illness that can be cured with pills and powders.” Who says this?
Dr. Classen
“… you’ve never learnt to read because you believed what Peter told you.” Who says this?
Grandmamma
“It’s good to feel at peace with God and man.” Who says this?
Grandfather
“God knew what was best … see how perfectly He arranged everything.” Who says this?
Heidi
“The real badness of what he had done had not yet occurred to him…” This quote refers to whom?
Peter
“Something attempted, something won.” To whom is this spoken?
Clara
What did the townspeople think about Uncle Alp?
He is odd, antisocial, and not a churchgoer
What upset Heidi?
she discovers Grannie and blind and thinks Grandfather will be able to heal her?
Was Miss Rottenmeier understanding of Heidi’s homesickness?
No, she doesn’t understand it.
What is Miss Rottenmeier’s ideal image of a companion for Clara?
Someone her own age who knows how to read.
What causes the sudden change in Heidi’s ability to read?
Grandmama convinces Heidi that she would be able to read if she tried.
How does John respond to seeing the “ghost”?
John is frightened and runs back into the room, slamming and locking the door behind them.
What are the townspeople eager to do after Grandfather leaves the parsonage?
talk to him and invite him into their homes
What is Grannie worried about?
that someone will take Heidi back to Frankfurt
Describe Heidi’s and Peter’s feelings about more visitors coming from Frankfurt.
Heidi is overjoyed, but Peter is angry and jealous
How does Uncle Alp help Clara learn to stand on her own?
by having her stand a little longer each day
