Alberto's New Neighbours Short Story
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What was Alberto's initial reaction upon seeing the new neighbours?

  • He was immediately annoyed and decided he wouldn't like them (correct)
  • He was curious and wanted to learn more about them
  • He was indifferent and didn't pay much attention to them
  • He was excited and happy to meet them
  • How did Mimi respond when Alberto told her about the new neighbours?

  • She expressed excitement and curiosity
  • She suggested they should try to befriend the new neighbours
  • She asked Alberto to give them a chance before judging
  • She agreed with Alberto's negative assessment (correct)
  • What was Alberto and Mimi's initial strategy for dealing with the new neighbours?

  • They tried to ignore the neighbours by not interacting with them (correct)
  • They decided to welcome them with open arms
  • They planned to invite the neighbours for a friendly get-together
  • They chose to confront the neighbours and express their annoyance
  • How did Alberto and Mimi react when one of the neighbours entered their garden?

    <p>They immediately called their staff to get rid of him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about Alberto and Mimi's attitude towards the new neighbours from the passage?

    <p>They were hostile and unwelcoming towards the neighbours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alberto and Mimi do to show how they felt about their new neighbors?

    <p>Broke all the flowers in the neighbors' garden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the neighbor come to talk to Alberto the next morning?

    <p>To report that his owners thought he broke the flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mimi suggest about making the neighbors' owners become 'staff'?

    <p>To make sure they are always clean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Alberto and Mimi, who have 'staff' and who have 'owners'?

    <p>Dogs have staff, cats have owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Alberto and Mimi ultimately give up on trying to make their neighbors' owners become 'staff'?

    <p>The neighbors preferred being owned rather than having staff</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Alberto and Mimi's Initial Reaction

    • Alberto was shocked upon seeing the new neighbors.
    • Mimi responded with indifference when Alberto told her about the new neighbors.

    Dealing with the New Neighbors

    • Alberto and Mimi's initial strategy was to ignore them.

    Encounter with the Neighbor

    • When one of the neighbors entered their garden, Alberto and Mimi reacted with hostility.

    Attitude towards the New Neighbors

    • It can be inferred that Alberto and Mimi have a negative attitude towards the new neighbors.

    Protesting the New Neighbors

    • Alberto and Mimi put up a sign to show their disapproval of the new neighbors.

    The Neighbor's Visit

    • The neighbor came to talk to Alberto the next morning to apologize for entering their garden.

    Mimi's Suggestion

    • Mimi suggested that they could make the neighbors' owners become their 'staff'.

    'Staff' and 'Owners'

    • According to Alberto and Mimi, people like them have 'staff', while others have 'owners'.

    Giving Up

    • Alberto and Mimi ultimately gave up on trying to make their neighbors' owners become 'staff' because it was unrealistic.

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    Read a short story about Alberto's encounter with his new neighbours and find out how he plans to deal with them. Learn about the characters and their interactions in this engaging narrative.

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