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English 16 Public

Reading comprehension

Study Slideshow

What is Ben's full name?

Benjamin Craven

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What was Miss Bennet wearing on that day on the train?

An indigo shirt and trouser outfit, the shirt decorated with the tiniest white polka dots.

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Name one euphemism that we haven't mentioned in today's lesson.

E.g. He’s not the sharpest pencil in the box. — He’s kind of stupid. Not his fault, he just is.

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Ben thought that Miss Bennet was the quintessential example of...

someone's grandmother.

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What did Ben call her grandmother?

Nan Adalia

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What was the ironic situation Ben was in on that day?

That he was sitting across from Miss Bennet on the train that was supposed to take him one step closer to his grandmother's dream.

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What does 'find peace within the pages of a cherished novel' (lines 20-21) mean?

To keep out anything going on around you and almost live within the pages in the story.

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What activity consoled Ben after his grandmother's death?

Reading

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Why did Ben take part in any extra assignments at school?

To forge his path to university and fulfil grandmother's dream.

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Where was Ben supposed to meet his English teacher?

at Paddington Library

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What is the name of Ben's English teacher?

Mr. Graham

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When was the actual deadline for the essay?

The week before; one week ago

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Why was it important for Ben to submit the essay?

To complete an extra A-level unit and these units look look on a university application.

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Why couldn't Ben send his essay to his teacher via email?

Because Mr. Graham insisted he wanted a printed copy.

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What demonstrates that Mr. Graham is an extremely fastidious person?

He wanted all the papers to be handed in on paper and didn't like his students to be late for school.

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In what or who did Mr. Graham possess a strong belief in?

He possessed a strong belief in students who are willing to do the extra work.

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