16 Questions
What was the woman's emotional state as described in the text?
Confused
What could the woman hear when she stood in the kitchen?
Traffic and everyday noises of the city
Why did the woman go into the garden?
To look for Bailey
Who did the woman speak to on the telephone?
No one
Why did the woman return to the living room after someone knocked on the front door?
Because she didn't want to talk to the person at the front door
Why did the woman think she must know the man at the door?
She recognised his voice
What made Emily realize something was wrong in the house?
Bailey, her dog, was not at the bedroom door
Why was Emily surprised to find the living room door closed?
She always left it open
Why did Emily find it strange that her pet Labrador's toys were in a neat pile?
She usually found them scattered around
What added to Emily's sense that something was wrong in the house?
The silence in the house when she stood still
What made Emily hesitant to open the front door initially?
She was concerned about her safety due to strange occurrences.
Why did Emily decide to open the door after seeing the man with Bailey?
Bailey's happy demeanor suggested the man was someone familiar.
What precaution did Emily take before fully opening the door?
She engaged the safety latch on the door.
How did Emily feel when she realized it was her brother at the door?
Relieved
What was unusual about Bailey's behavior when Emily's brother entered?
Bailey jumped up excitedly to greet him.
What was Emily's brother's reaction when she asked, 'What's going on?'
He looked at her as if she should already know.
Practice exercise based on an extract from a novel for IGCSE English Year 10 students taking the Term 2B assessment in 2024. Questions require selecting the best fitting answer according to the text. Test comprehension and analysis skills.
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