Were there many people infected with tuberculosis in the 1850s? How do you know?
Yes. It was a common disease at the time.
What does “this” in line 21 refer to?
John’s death
Find a word in paragraph 1-3 which means “seemingly always together”
inseparable
In paragraph 2, why didn’t the write say “from dawn to dusk”?
It was because John and Bobby worked at night.
What could be the possible symptoms of tuberculosis?
coughing / breathing difficulties
Give a piece of evidence that tells us the relationship between John and Bobby were intimate (close).
Bobby never desired to leave his master's side. / They frequently shared a bite to eat.
Find a word in paragraph 1-3 which means “strongly want sth”.
desire
Find a word in paragraph 1-3 which means “to need”
require
What should be introduced at the beginning of a story?
background (characters and setting)
What is the climax of a story?
The most exciting part (when characters are struggling with a problem)
How do we call the thing that is tied to dogs when they are out for a walk?
lead
