Restoring a Roll-Top Desk

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What was the date mentioned at the top of the letter?

  • December 25, 1914
  • December 26, 1914 (correct)
  • December 27, 1914
  • December 24, 1914

Who initiated the Christmas truce described in the text?

  • Both British and German soldiers simultaneously
  • The British soldiers
  • The German soldiers (correct)
  • The French soldiers

What did one of the Germans wave above his head as a gesture of peace?

  • A rifle
  • A Christmas tree
  • A bottle (correct)
  • A white flag

What instrument does Hans Wolf mention playing in the orchestra?

<p>Cello (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Little Private Morris suggest when he saw the Germans approaching with gifts?

<p>He suggested meeting the Germans halfway (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes the mood in the trenches during the Christmas truce?

<p>Joyful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was written on the piece of lined notepaper attached to the small black tin box?

<p>Jim's last letter (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was written on the address of the envelope found inside the small black tin box?

<p>Mrs. Jim Macpherson, 12 Copper Beeches, Bridport, Dorset. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the narrator feel about opening the small black tin box?

<p>Curiosity got the better of their scruples (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What condition was the roll-top desk in when the narrator found it in the junk shop?

<p>Bad condition with roll-top in several pieces and scorched marks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What issue did the narrator face when trying to remove the last drawer from the desk?

<p>The drawer was stuck fast (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Both fire and water had clearly taken their toll' refers to what aspect of the desk's condition?

<p>Damage from exposure to elements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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