Pinto (Madrid) - Donna's Story

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What was the date when Donna's story starts?

July 21st (correct)

July 1st

Late July

August 21st

Where was Donna when she saw the sea birds?

On an airplane

At a beach resort

On a boat at Portsmouth (correct)

In a park

Who was with Donna when she saw the tall, quiet boy?

Her friends

Her brother

Her mother, father, and sister (correct)

Some strangers

What color was the tall, quiet boy's shirt?

Blue and white Signup and view all the answers

What were the sea birds doing near Donna's boat?

Playing Signup and view all the answers

'Wow! He's lovely.' This exclamation by Donna implies that she found the tall, quiet boy __________.

Handsome Signup and view all the answers

What caught the narrator's attention about the boy on the boat?

His quiet demeanor and lovely smile Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel when the boy looked at her and smiled?

Overwhelmed as if all else stopped Signup and view all the answers

Why did the narrator feel hopeful about seeing the boy again in the evening?

Because the boy seemed interested in her Signup and view all the answers

What was a feature of the boat mentioned in the text?

A disco Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel when the boy asked her to dance?

Excited and eager Signup and view all the answers

Where was the narrator heading on the boat?

Santander Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Dave's plan for Mark at the disco?

To help Mark overcome his shyness with girls Signup and view all the answers

How long was Donna's holiday in Spain?

One month Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of Mark's Spanish teacher?

Senor Sanchez Signup and view all the answers

In which town is Comillas located?

Cantabria Signup and view all the answers

What do people do in the square in Comillas in the evenings during July and August?

Listen to music Signup and view all the answers

Who wanted Mark to go to the dance in Comillas?

Dave Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's primary intention when they went to the disco?

To see the lovely girl with dancing brown eyes and a nice smile Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's reaction when he saw the girl dancing with Dave?

He walked out and went to look at the sea Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do early in the morning?

He went to the beach and watched the sunrise Signup and view all the answers

What was Dave's behavior like after the narrator saw him with the girl?

He was very quiet and kind to the narrator Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about the girl throughout the story?

He was smitten and wanted to see her again Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's intention when he went to the cafe in the morning?

To wait and hope the girl would show up Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between Comillas and the sea?

Comillas is located near the sea but not directly on it Signup and view all the answers

Who comes to Comillas for their holidays, according to the text?

People from Madrid, England, and various other countries Signup and view all the answers

What was Donna's state of mind during the disco-night in Comillas?

She was reluctant to be there Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the square in Comillas?

It is a place for people to gather and socialize Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the evenings in Comillas during June, July, and August?

People like to walk in the streets and socialize Signup and view all the answers

What is the context of Donna's desire to see the 'lovely, shy boy' again?

The text does not provide information about her intentions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Donna's Story

Donna's holiday started on July 21st, a hot summer day, when she took a boat from Portsmouth with her family.
On the boat, she saw a tall, quiet boy in a blue and white shirt, who she thought was really good-looking.
The boy, whose name is Mark, was with his brother and friends, and Donna was drawn to him because he was quiet and didn't talk much.
Mark smiled at Donna, and at that moment, everything around her stopped, and it was just the two of them.
Donna hoped to talk to Mark before the boat arrived in Santander, Spain, which would take a day and a night.

The Boat

The boat from Portsmouth to Santander had cafes, shops, a cinema, and a disco.
Donna and her sister Louise went to the disco in the evening, where Donna saw Mark again.
Mark asked Donna to dance, and she felt like singing and dancing with him.

Mark's Story

Mark's friends wanted him to overcome his shyness with girls, so they encouraged him to go to the disco.
Mark saw Donna at the disco and smiled at her, then asked her to dance.
Mark was really shy and quiet, but he wanted to see Donna again.

The Town's Story

Comillas is a small town near Santander, with quiet streets of old buildings and a small square.
In the evenings, people from Madrid and England walk in the streets, stand in the square, and talk together.
Some people sit at cafe tables, have a drink, and watch children play or read newspapers.
On disco-night in Comillas, people from different countries, including families from the boat, gathered in the square to dance.

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Test your knowledge of Donna's story starting on July 21st from the publication by Addison Wesley Longman Limited. Answer questions about the events and characters mentioned in this excerpt.