Vocabulary
a punishment or consequence
penalty
feeling about in the darkness
groping
"Cut a hole in a Barkridges' hat! I've never heard of such a thing."
the salesman
"I have a funny feeling about today. As if things are going to happen."
Mrs. Brown
What is written on the label around Paddington Bear's neck?
On the label around Paddington's neck is written: "Please look after this bear. Thank you."
clearly;plainly
distinctly
to leave one's country
emigrate
Judy
Jonathan
How is the taxi driver justified in thinking that Paddington will cause trouble?
As Paddington taps the taxi driver on the shoulder, he smears cream all over the driver's new coat with his sticky hands. Also, Paddington's voice startles the driver so that he jumps and misses hitting a bus. Although Paddington thinks he is helping when he rubs the driver's coat with the other paw, he just makes the stain worse.
likely to collapse
rickety
humbly
meekly
"Persons are expected to abide by the regulations."
the inspector
"I'm not really supposed to be here at all. I'm a stowaway!"
Paddington
Using Mr. Brown's shaving cream, what does Paddington draw on the floor of the bathroom?
Paddington draws a map of South America and the route he had taken to England. He also writes his name.
a journey for a purpose
expedition
disagreeably
distastefully
"Bears is extra."
the taxi driver
"Well, he has good manners, I'll say that for him."
Mrs. Bird
What happens when Paddington hits the emergency button at the bottom of the escalator?
When Paddington hits the emergency button with his suitcase, the escalator stops. Everyone starts running in different directions, shouting at each other, and somewhere in the distance, a bell rings.
menacing; threatening
ominous
waiting in line
queuing
"Yes, I like Paddington as a name. Paddington it shall be."
Mr. Brown
"Barkridges is grateful!"
Mr. Perkins
Why does Mr. Perkins congratulate Paddington, instead of being angry with him?
Many people in the crowd outside the store are amused at Paddington's antics. They shop at Barkridges, and Mr. Perkin is thrilled by the additional business.