Adrian Mole: preguntas y respuestas sobre el diario de un adolescente británico

What happened to Adrian’s nose?

Adrian was making a model aeroplane when he decided to sniff glue. His nose stuck to the plane. His nose was swollen.

Why does everybody think that Adrian is addicted to glue?

Because Barry’s aunt worked in the hospital and she heard about Adrian’s accident with the glue and the model aeroplane, and she told Barry, and Barry said it in class.

What difference is there between Adrian’s father’s and Adrian’s loving Pandora?

Adrian’s father said he liked Adrian’s mother’s legs when she was young and for that reason he loved her. Adrian said that he loved Pandora because she was intelligent and compassionate.

What two things did Adrian’s father do about his toothache?

His father didn’t want to take him to the hospital because Adrian didn’t go to the dentist in the whole year.

Who is Aunt Clara?

Adrian wrote to his Aunt Clara to tell her he was in love with a girl and he could only think about sex.

Why is Adrian’s mother furious with the dentist?

Because when Adrian saw himself in the mirror, he saw that the dentist had taken out some of his teeth instead of repairing them. Adrian’s mother was furious with the dentist.

Why is Adrian suffering on Thursday, May 13th?

Because Pandora wrote a letter to Adrian, where she said she wanted to end their relationship, because he always thought about sex.

Why were “Queen Victoria” and other characters at Pandora’s house?

Because there was a fancy dress party in Pandora’s house.

What three indications was Adrian given that his mother was pregnant?

Adrian answered the phone and a lady said that his mother had to go to a clinic. Then, his parents asked him if he was happy being an only child and if he wanted a sister or a brother.

In what way is Courtney Elliot a university professor?

Because he looked like a university professor. Adrian thought so because of his clothes.

How did the family decide where to go on holiday?

Adrian and his parents wanted to go to different places, so they wrote the places on pieces of paper and they chose one piece. I think all family members are equal, because Adrian could write his opinion and he could win.

Why did Adrian take Sharon Botts skating?

Because he wanted to stay with her, but he was bored.

Bert phoned Adrian when Queenie was ill. Who were Bert and his wife to Adrian?

Bert and his wife were good friends of Adrian and his family.

The people around Adrian are very helpful to Bert. What do they do?

Adrian and his father were with Bert at home; they walked his dog, ironed his clothes, made tea… Adrian’s mother was at the hospital with Queenie.

Was Pandora being a good girlfriend?

Yes, because she was a lady. She only wanted to go to a beautiful place; instead, she wanted to be with Adrian.

Why didn’t Pandora’s father, or Pandora herself, pay for the holiday?

Because her father had some money for their holidays in September, so he wouldn’t pay for another holiday for Pandora. And Pandora didn’t have any money of her own; she spent all her money buying strings for her viola.

Describe Bernard Porke.

I think Mr Porke is a ruin man: Adrian and his family had to pay a fine because they arrived late, the beds were uncomfortable and people couldn’t sleep well, and there was little food at breakfast. Mr Porke only thought about money.

How did Adrian expect Grandma to react? Was he correct?

When Adrian’s grandma learned the news, she didn’t want to help Adrian and his mother; she supported her son and the illegitimate child.

How do you think Adrian feels about his new brother?

I think he was in a bad moment: his family was breaking up. His father left them for another woman, and his grandma didn’t want to help them. He was sad, and he thought it was strange to have a brother. But Adrian was a good person, and he wished the best for his brother.

What does Adrian offer to do while the Moles are on holiday?

Pandora and her family went on holiday. Adrian agreed to keep their cat and look after the house. When Pandora and her family left, Adrian entered the house to watch TV, drink tea and study for his exams. But he was responsible and he fed the cat and watered the plants.

How was Mrs Mole going to abandon Adrian? Do you think Adrian is worried about it?

She needed money and the cheque from Social Security hadn’t arrived. She said she would abandon Adrian if the cheque didn’t arrive on time. I think Adrian was in a bad moment: they needed money but Social Security didn’t give it, his father had gone and his mother was pregnant. But he knew his mother loved him.

What made Adrian change his mind about the school play?

He wanted to take part in the play at his school. But he had to leave the project, because he couldn’t control his voice.

What helpful thing did Adrian do at his sister’s birth?

Adrian went to the hospital when he saw the note from his mother. He was near her, holding her hand and taking care of her.

Why was Adrian a little upset after the birth?

Because his father drove them home and then returned to his mother’s house with Stick Insect and Brett.

In what way has Adrian taken on the role of a father?

Sometimes he changed the nappy.

Why did Adrian spend a lot of time reading in his room?

Lately Adrian read a lot in his bedroom because his mother was fully occupied with the baby. He felt emotionally deprived.

Why is Adrian worried about what will happen after Queenie’s death?

Adrian had never seen Bert crying and he was shocked when he saw it. And it was also strange to see Queenie’s things in the house.

List the preparations Adrian had to make for Christmas.

He bought turkey, vegetables and coloured lights for the tree. When he returned home, he and his mother decorated the living room.

Why did Adrian ask to leave the Christmas dinner table?

Adrian didn’t ask to leave the table; his mother ordered him to go to bed, because he had drunk too much.

Why did Pandora cancel the trip to the cinema?

She cancelled the appointment because she woke up with a rash around her neck from the “gold” chain that Adrian gave her. She was allergic to non-precious metal.

What did the word “gay” mean?

It meant “happiness”; now it means “homosexual”.

Why is Adrian happy about the strike?

Because Adrian and his classmates couldn’t have showers, so his classmates couldn’t see Adrian’s non-athletic body.

Why does Lucas think that Rosie…?

Because Lucas and Pauline Mole had an affair the previous year and they slept together one night.

How do you know that the school doctor understood Adrian?

Because the doctor understood that Adrian was going through a bad time, and she tried to explain to him that adults’ lives are sometimes difficult.

Why was Adrian suspended from school?

Adrian wrote a poem on the toilet wall and he signed it.

Why do you think Adrian joined Barry Kent’s gang?

Adrian wasn’t having good moments, because his relationship with Pandora wasn’t going well and he had been suspended from school. Adrian went with Barry and his gang because he had no more friends.

How and why did Adrian and Pandora end their relationship?

Adrian thought that Pandora was cleverer than him and she didn’t like his new friends. Pandora ended the relationship with a note.

After Adrian joined the gang, how did his parents react?

Adrian joined the gang in February and his parents noticed he was out of control in March. They were very busy with Rosie and they didn’t pay attention to Adrian.

Why did Adrian run away from home?

He decided to leave home, because his parents were very busy with Rosie and they didn’t pay attention to Adrian.

How long was Adrian away from home?

He was away from home for a week. Really he didn’t want to leave his house; he just wanted to get his parents’ attention.

What emotions does Adrian have on his 16th birthday?

Adrian was very sad. Nobody said “Happy Birthday” to him. He called a police station to say he had run away from home, but nobody looked for him.

How did the vicar’s wife help Adrian?

The vicar’s wife took him to her house and phoned his parents. She was a true Christian.

Did Adrian achieve the effect he wanted by running away?

Adrian wanted to get his parents’ attention, but he didn’t hear any news of his disappearance. He thought that his parents weren’t looking for him.

How long was Adrian in bed and why did he finally get up?

Adrian went to bed and didn’t leave it for 10 days. His family and some friends tried to cheer him up, but he was depressed. Dr Donaldson was a psychologist; he listened to Adrian’s problems and they looked for solutions.

How well did Adrian keep his promise about studying?

He promised that he would study 2 hours per day when he had his exams. He was doing it.

Why does Adrian go to Pandora’s house to study?

Because it was impossible to study at his house, since his father was angry that he didn’t get the job on the oil rig.

Why does Adrian think the Prime Minister should not call a general election?

Because May and June must be months when teenagers study for their exams, and it would be difficult if there was a general election.

Why did Bert phone three times?

Because Bert wanted to talk with Adrian to say it was his birthday.

On May 31st, Adrian decided to stop…

Courtney Elliot offered to help him with his exams, and Pandora was his girlfriend again.