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MRS. BIXBY AND THE COLONEL'S COAT

Roald Dahl

If you are an educator the
activities below can help you
spice up your English class.
Enjoy them!!

 

A.

FIND WORDS IN THE STORY TO SHOW THAT THESE STATEMENTS ARE FALSE.

1.

Mrs Bixby goes to see the Colonel twice a month.

2.

Mrs Bixby is disappointed by the Colonel’s letter.

3.

Aunt Maude is very rich.

4.

Pawnbrokers never give people the full value of the goods they exchange.

5.

Mr Bixby does not think his wife will be pleased with the present from the pawnbroker’s.

B.

WRITE QUESTIONS FOR THESE ANSWERS:

1.

To visit a gentleman known as the Colonel.

2.

A mink coat.

3.

Fifty dollars.

4.

On the seat of her taxi.

5.

Because she doesn’t want him to recognise her.

6.

A mink neckpiece.

7.

To Miss Pulteney.

C.

SUBJECTS FOR COMPOSITION AND DISCUSSION:

1.

Do you think that Mr Bixby knew about his wife’s affair with the Colonel?

2.

What do you think is the relationship between Mr Bixby and Miss Pulteney?

 

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