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Questions and Answers
Why did Segun get into trouble for making faces and sticking his tongue out at the headmaster?
Why did Segun get into trouble for making faces and sticking his tongue out at the headmaster?
- He was dared by his friends.
- He thought the headmaster would laugh.
- He believed the radio frequencies would make him invisible. (correct)
- He was trying to distract the headmaster.
What motivated Eugene to join Ashraf's new plan?
What motivated Eugene to join Ashraf's new plan?
- Curiosity about the plane.
- Promise of chocolate cake. (correct)
- Desire for adventure.
- Friendship with Ashraf.
What does Ashraf promise his friends?
What does Ashraf promise his friends?
- A plane that can sit four people comfortably. (correct)
- A science experiment.
- A new bike.
- A spaceship.
What consequence did Eugene face for believing Ashraf's previous invention would make them invisible?
What consequence did Eugene face for believing Ashraf's previous invention would make them invisible?
What was Segun's reaction to Ashraf's promise this time?
What was Segun's reaction to Ashraf's promise this time?
What were the friends planning to hide from Simon?
What were the friends planning to hide from Simon?
Why is Segun upset with Ashraf?
Why is Segun upset with Ashraf?
What is Ashraf's main interest?
What is Ashraf's main interest?
What does Ashraf do to prepare for the test flight?
What does Ashraf do to prepare for the test flight?
How does Ashraf's friends respond to his invitation?
How does Ashraf's friends respond to his invitation?
How does Ashraf react to seeing hundreds of children in his backyard?
How does Ashraf react to seeing hundreds of children in his backyard?
Which word describes how Ashraf ate his breakfast?
Which word describes how Ashraf ate his breakfast?
What does Ashraf expect from Segun regardless of the failure of previous inventions?
What does Ashraf expect from Segun regardless of the failure of previous inventions?
Which of these was NOT part of Ashraf's preparations for the test flight?
Which of these was NOT part of Ashraf's preparations for the test flight?
Who is the bus driver?
Who is the bus driver?
What was Ashraf not doing during the first lesson?
What was Ashraf not doing during the first lesson?
At what time does the first break occur?
At what time does the first break occur?
What did Ashraf rush to do after getting off the bus?
What did Ashraf rush to do after getting off the bus?
What invention is Ashraf talking about in the story?
What invention is Ashraf talking about in the story?
Why did Ashraf sit glumly in his imaginary cockpit?
Why did Ashraf sit glumly in his imaginary cockpit?
What was placed on the branches of the tree?
What was placed on the branches of the tree?
What was Eugene's suggestion for their next experiment?
What was Eugene's suggestion for their next experiment?
Why did the kids walk away disappointed?
Why did the kids walk away disappointed?
According to Segun, what might Ashraf do when he grows up?
According to Segun, what might Ashraf do when he grows up?
What historical fact is included in the content?
What historical fact is included in the content?
What activity did Eugene warn could cause them to fall off the tree?
What activity did Eugene warn could cause them to fall off the tree?
What demonstrates that Ashraf liked the encouragement from his friends?
What demonstrates that Ashraf liked the encouragement from his friends?
Study Notes
Ashraf's Character
- Ashraf is an ambitious boy who takes interest in inventing and experimenting with things.
- He is determined to prove his friends wrong, despite their lack of belief in his inventions.
Ashraf's Latest Invention
- Ashraf has invented a flying saucer, which he claims can sit four people comfortably.
- He has prepared comfortable seats, snacks, and checked the saucer for readiness.
Friends' Reaction
- Ashraf's friends, Eugene and Segun, are skeptical about his latest invention.
- They remind him of his previous failed inventions, such as a time capsule that could send them into the future and a dismantled radio that could make them invisible.
The Big Surprise
- Ashraf waits for his friends, but instead, hundreds of children approach his backyard, expecting to see a flying saucer.
- Ashraf is shocked and starting to panic, but his friends, Eugene and Segun, support him.
The Reality
- The flying saucer is just a tree with two hats and a slice of chocolate cake on each branch.
- The kids are disappointed and leave, but Ashraf's friends remain supportive.
Conclusion
- Ashraf's friends encourage him to keep inventing and maybe one day, he will build real inventions.
- They suggest starting small, like boiling an egg using heat from the sun.
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Description
Test your knowledge of English grammar concepts like sentence types, question tags, and subject-verb agreement while reading about Ashraf's inventing adventures.
