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A Tortoise Called Terry- Twins T4

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