List two things that do not scare the persona's father. (stanza 2)
i) Late-night film / horror movie on television, ii) Skeletons
Which lines suggests that the persona's father is very confident? (stanza 5)
And he's always ready to prove it
What does telly refers to?
Television
Which lines suggests that the persona thinks of his father as the best hero? (stanza 1)
I rate him Number One
What would the persona's father do to prove that he is not afraid of ghosts? (stanza 3)
Smile and greet them
State the three types of monsters mentioned in stanza 4.
i) Vampires, ii) Wolf-man, iii) Frankenstein's monster
What does the persona's mother have to do in the bathroom? (stanza 5)
She has to remove the spider that is in the bathtub.
What is the meaning of "the dead of night"? (stanza 1)
The night is very dark and quiet
Unhappy or disappointed because of something unpleasant that has happened
upset
Which line suggests that his father is better than other fathers? (stanza 3)
My dad could just defeat 'em
Shows courage and is always ready to face and endure danger or pain
brave
The word "him" refers to who? (stanza 4)
The persona's father
The spirit of a dead person that a living person believes they can see or hear
ghost
The structure of bones that supports the body of a person or an animal
skeleton
Which line tells us that the persona is confident about his father's bravery? (stanza 2)
Not dad, not on your Nelly!