Tim and Fion find a treasure while trying to stay dry

Tim: Another day, another downpour. How are we going to get home dry with all this rain?

Fion: Let's duck in this office building while we think about it. I heard there's an interesting photograph exhibit on life in the "city of angels".

Tim: Wow! These photos are so beautiful. What a treasure. How did you find out about this photo exhibit?

Fion: I'm not sure, but there are myriad artistic exhibits running all the time all over the city. Keep your eyes peeled, you'll find them.

Tim: I knew there were a few exhibits, but just for artists and rich buyers. I'm such a buffoon when it comes to art.

Fion: I can't argue with that. There's a lot more to art than cartoons and scary movies.

1. What is a "downpour"?

a. A large drink.

b. Heavy rain.

c. A depressing mood.

d. A kind of cloud.

2. What does it mean to "duck in" somewhere?

a. To eat some duck.

b. To swim to a place.

c. To walk like a duck.

d. To enter a place.

3. What does "myriad" mean?

a. A few.

b. Several.

c. Many.

d. A small pyramid.

4. What are you doing if you "keep your eyes peeled"?

a. Taking off your contacts.

b. Watching carefully for something.

c. Reading lots of newspapers.

d. Staying awake.

5. Why does Tim call herself an art "buffoon"?

a. She prefers art about primates.

b. She knows very little about art.

c. She has a friend who is an artist.

d. She has no buyers for her art.

Answers  1.b, 2.d, 3.c, 4.c, 5.b

By Joe Serrani