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What is the main purpose of the passage?
To discuss the relationship between Tim and his mother
To introduce Tim's brother Terry
To describe Tim's daily school routine
To explore the conflict between Tim and his teacher, Mrs Bar
What did Mrs Barrow initially not know about Tim?
That he attended Crossbridge School
That he lived with his mother
That he had a brother
That he had a drawing of a tortoise in his room
Why does Tim feel uncomfortable discussing his brother?
He does not want his brother to get in trouble
He is upset that his brother lives separately from him
He is embarrassed about his brother's actions
He is worried his teacher will judge him for having a twin
What does Mrs Barrow suggest to resolve the situation with Tim's brother?
Suspending Tim from school
Talking to Tim's mother
Asking Tim to bring his brother to school
Involving the police
What can we infer about Tim's relationship with his brother from the passage?
They are competitive with each other for their parents' atte
They have a strained relationship due to their living situat
They rarely interact with each other and have separate lives
They are very close and spend a lot of time together
What is the significance of the drawing of the tortoise named Terry on the wall?
It foreshadows the reveal of Tim's twin brother
It shows Mrs Barrow's interest in reptiles and animals
It is a distraction from the main events of the story
It represents Tim's pet tortoise
How does Tim respond when Mrs Barrow wants to discuss the situation further?
He eagerly shares details about his brother
He apologises for not informing Mrs Barrow about his brother
He becomes defensive and refuses to cooperate
He asks Mrs Barrow to speak with his mother instead
