Ashraf and the Flying Saucer Quiz: English Grammar Practice with Flashcards

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Why did Segun get into trouble for making faces and sticking his tongue out at the headmaster?

He believed the radio frequencies would make him invisible.

What motivated Eugene to join Ashraf's new plan?

Promise of chocolate cake.

What does Ashraf promise his friends?

A plane that can sit four people comfortably.

What consequence did Eugene face for believing Ashraf's previous invention would make them invisible?

He spent the weekend in detention. Signup and view all the answers

What was Segun's reaction to Ashraf's promise this time?

He doubted Ashraf and teased him. Signup and view all the answers

What were the friends planning to hide from Simon?

Their new adventure. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Segun upset with Ashraf?

Ashraf's inventions haven't worked out Signup and view all the answers

What is Ashraf's main interest?

Inventing and experimenting Signup and view all the answers

What does Ashraf do to prepare for the test flight?

Gets comfortable seats and snacks Signup and view all the answers

How does Ashraf's friends respond to his invitation?

They mock him by referring to traveling to Jupiter or Saturn. Signup and view all the answers

How does Ashraf react to seeing hundreds of children in his backyard?

He starts to panic Signup and view all the answers

Which word describes how Ashraf ate his breakfast?

Hurriedly Signup and view all the answers

What does Ashraf expect from Segun regardless of the failure of previous inventions?

To support him no matter what Signup and view all the answers

Which of these was NOT part of Ashraf's preparations for the test flight?

Installing new propellers Signup and view all the answers

Who is the bus driver?

Ada Signup and view all the answers

What was Ashraf not doing during the first lesson?

Listening to the teacher Signup and view all the answers

At what time does the first break occur?

11:00 am Signup and view all the answers

What did Ashraf rush to do after getting off the bus?

Get to his classroom Signup and view all the answers

What invention is Ashraf talking about in the story?

A plane Signup and view all the answers

Why did Ashraf sit glumly in his imaginary cockpit?

He was sad that his flying saucer had failed. Signup and view all the answers

What was placed on the branches of the tree?

Two hats with a slice of chocolate cake on each Signup and view all the answers

What was Eugene's suggestion for their next experiment?

Boil an egg using heat from the sun Signup and view all the answers

Why did the kids walk away disappointed?

They expected to see a real flying saucer and only saw a tree Signup and view all the answers

According to Segun, what might Ashraf do when he grows up?

Build his inventions for real Signup and view all the answers

What historical fact is included in the content?

The first aeroplane was named the Wright Flyer and invented by the Wright Brothers Signup and view all the answers

What activity did Eugene warn could cause them to fall off the tree?

Shaking the branches Signup and view all the answers

What demonstrates that Ashraf liked the encouragement from his friends?

He hugged them Signup and view all the answers

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.