Quiz: Jonathan’s Portrait — 4 questions

1. Which family description is accurate?

A. Jason is Jonathan’s 17-year-old brother, and Jonathan’s father David is a dentist.

B. Richard is Jonathan’s 24-year-old brother, and Jonathan’s father David is a dentist.

C. Richard is Jonathan’s 9-year-old brother, and Jonathan’s father David is an engineer.

D. Timmy is Jonathan’s 24-year-old brother, and Jonathan’s father David is an engineer.

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Jonathan’s older brother Richard is 24, while his father David is a dentist. Timmy and Jason have different ages, and the engineering profession belongs to Jonathan’s older brother.

2. Which description correctly identifies Jonathan’s age and appearance?

A. He is 24, tall, and has blond hair and blue eyes.

B. He is 21, tall, and has brown hair and brown eyes.

C. He is 9, short, and has black hair and brown eyes.

D. He is 17, short, and has brown hair and green eyes.

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Jonathan is described as a tall 21-year-old with brown hair and brown eyes. The other ages belong to his brothers, and their appearances are not given.

3. Which activity combination best describes Jonathan’s interests?

A. He loves tennis and enjoys playing football.

B. He loves football and enjoys playing basketball.

C. He loves swimming and enjoys playing tennis.

D. He loves football and enjoys playing tennis.

Answer: (D)

Explanation

Jonathan loves football and also enjoys playing tennis. The alternatives either reverse his stated preference or introduce sports not associated with his interests.

4. Where is Jonathan from, and what is distinctive about Hull?

A. He is from Scotland, and Hull is a coastal city near the capital.

B. He is from England, and Hull is a northern city near the sea.

C. He is from France, and Hull is a southern city near the mountains.

D. He is from England, and Hull is an inland city in the south.

Answer: (B)

Explanation

Jonathan comes from Hull in the North of England, near the sea. Paris is in France, so identifying Jonathan with France confuses his origin with another city.