Lesson 2.1 The Night the Ghost Got in

Q1. Why was the narrator sorry that he had paid attention to the footsteps?

It caused a great family commotion He missed a train He lost his money He broke a window

Q2. The police visit contributes to

Escalation of the misunderstanding A happy marriage A business deal A lesson in geography

Q3. Who were the narrator's neighbours?

The Bodwells The Meades The Smiths The Wilsons

Q4. Why is the situation humorous?

The reactions are exaggerated The house is beautiful The police solve a crime The family goes on a trip

Q5. What does the narrator do during the disturbance?

Investigates the source Goes to sleep immediately Leaves the city Calls a newspaper

Q6. Fear can make ordinary sounds seem

Threatening Beautiful Musical Unimportant

Q7. The family’s behaviour is best described as

Overreactive Silent Cruel Indifferent

Q8. The story depends on the gap between

What is believed and what is real Past and future Rich and poor Young and old

Q9. Who was Joe?

A policeman The narrator's brother A neighbour A reporter

Q10. Who becomes involved in the incident?

The police The school A theatre group A shopkeeper