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A. |
FIND WORDS IN THE STORY TO SHOW THAT
THESE STATEMENTS ARE FALSE. |
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1. |
Mrs Bixby goes to see the Colonel twice a month. |
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2. |
Mrs Bixby is disappointed by the Colonel’s letter. |
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3. |
Aunt Maude is very rich. |
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4. |
Pawnbrokers never give people the full value of the goods they exchange. |
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5. |
Mr Bixby does not think his wife will be pleased with the present from the
pawnbroker’s. |
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B. |
WRITE QUESTIONS FOR THESE ANSWERS: |
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1. |
To visit a gentleman known as the Colonel. |
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2. |
A mink coat. |
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3. |
Fifty dollars. |
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4. |
On the seat of her taxi.
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5. |
Because she doesn’t want him to recognise her. |
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6. |
A mink neckpiece. |
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7. |
To Miss Pulteney. |
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C. |
SUBJECTS FOR COMPOSITION AND
DISCUSSION: |
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1. |
Do you think that Mr Bixby knew about his wife’s affair with the Colonel? |
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2. |
What do you think is the relationship between Mr Bixby and Miss Pulteney? |
