Adrian´s world
Adrian’s Family
British Life in the 80s
Diary Days
Grammar from the Diary
100

Adrian’s best friend, who later becomes a punk.

Nigel 

100

Who is Mr. Scruton?

This is the headmaster, who Adrian describes as "pop-eyed".

100

Who was the Prime Minister during most of Adrian's teenage years?


Margaret Thatcher

100

What  group does Adrian´s mother join?

Adrian’s mother joins feminist or women’s liberation group, common in the 1980s, advocating for gender equality and independence.

100

Fill in the blank: If Adrian _______ more confident, he would talk to Pandora.

were

200

The school bully who torments Adrian.

Barry Kent 

200

Adrian’s unemployed father who loves DIY disasters

George Mole 

200

What major war does Adrian mention in the diaries?

Falklands War

200

Why does Adrian join the Good Samaritans Club?
 

To improve his image and impress people

200

Change to indirect speech: Pandora asked, "Do you like poetry, Adrian?"

Answer: Pandora asked Adrian if he liked poetry.

300

Who is Bert Baxter and why is he important to Adrian?
 

He is an old man, who smokes a lot, has an Alsatian,   and they become  friends.

300

Adrian’s mother, who leaves George for Mr. Lucas.

Who is Pauline Mole?

300

What famous royal event is mentioned in the books?

The wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana

300

What health issue is Adrian obsessed with?
 

His spots (acne)

300

Mastering the interrogative. 

Ask the question  "Adrian has been writing his diary for months."  

How long has Adrian been writing his diary?

400

What is The Voice of Youth?

Adrian creates this literary magazine "The Voice of Youth" at school, but it doesn't sell well.

400

Adrian’s baby sister, born in The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole.

Rosie Mole

400

Whats school subject does Adrian like? 

In classes he studied such household skills as cooking,  sewing and doing the chores.


"Domestic science, and later Home Economics" has been replaced by "Food Technology" for GCSE qualifications.

400

Where does Adrian’s mother go when she leaves the family?
 

She moves to Sheffield with Mr. Lucas

400

Choose: "Adrian was jealous of/at Pandora’s popularity."

Of 

500

Who is Grace Pool?

Grcae Pool is a prisoner, who makes Adrian a toothbrush holder and is later denied parole for setting fire to the embroidery workshop on the premises in prison.

500

Adrian’s grandmother, who sends him £5 postal orders.

Grandma Mole

500

 Adrian listens to music by this band, whose synth-pop sound defined much of the British 1980s youth culture.

Duran Duran

500

What is the name of Adrian’s school?

River Leoni Comprehensive

500

Rewrite in passive: "The dog ate Adrian’s manuscript."

Answer: Adrian’s manuscript was eaten by the dog.