Robbery Story Comprehension
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What are Harry, George, and Andy doing near the river?

  • Fishing
  • Repairing their car
  • Waiting for a security van
  • Cutting down a tree (correct)
  • Why is Petra waiting near the river?

  • To watch the big road from the city (correct)
  • To meet Harry, George, and Andy
  • To catch fish
  • To fix the ROAD CLOSED sign
  • What does Petra think when two cars slow down near the ROAD CLOSED sign?

  • They think it's closed because of the weather (correct)
  • They are stopping to help her
  • They recognize Harry, George, and Andy
  • They are lost
  • How does Petra feel while waiting for the security van?

    <p>Wet and cold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Petra hear suddenly while waiting near the big road?

    <p>Something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of van is taking money to the Bank of England?

    <p>Security van</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who sees her father trying to put up a fence in the strong wind?

    <p>Zoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of Zoe's brother?

    <p>Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do the girl and boy live?

    <p>On a farm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is being carried by the three men who run out from behind the trees by the road?

    <p>Guns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Petra doing near the river?

    <p>Watching for a blue security van</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Petra think the two cars slow down near the ROAD CLOSED sign?

    <p>They assume the road is closed due to bad weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Petra's reaction when she hears something suddenly near the big road?

    <p>She remains calm and watches the big road</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Harry, George, and Andy doing near the river?

    <p>Waiting for a blue security van</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the sign across the road near the river say 'ROAD CLOSED'?

    <p>It's a fake sign put up by Petra and her friends</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are Harry, Petra, George, and Andy involved in near the river?

    <p>A robbery involving a security van carrying old banknotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are the two children coming home from school on their bikes?

    <p>Zoe and Mark</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the man in the security van suggest to Charlie when they see the tree on the road?

    <p>To move the tree by himself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Zoe run across from the barn when she sees her father in danger?

    <p>To help her father who is pinned under a fallen tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Andy do when he hears that it's nearly three o'clock?

    <p>He looks at his watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characters and Their Actions

    • Harry, George, and Andy are near the river, trying to put up a fence in the strong wind.
    • Petra is waiting near the river, waiting for the security van.
    • Petra's father is trying to put up a fence in the strong wind, seen by Zoe.

    Road and River Scene

    • A ROAD CLOSED sign is near the river, causing two cars to slow down.
    • Petra thinks the cars slow down because they are suspicious of the security van.
    • A security van is carrying money to the Bank of England.
    • Petra hears something suddenly while waiting near the big road.

    Characters and Their Relationships

    • Zoe's brother is Charlie.
    • The girl and boy, Petra and Charlie, live near the river.
    • Zoe runs across from the barn when she sees her father in danger.

    Other Events

    • Three men run out from behind the trees by the road, carrying something.
    • The man in the security van suggests to Charlie that they can move the tree on the road.
    • Andy does something when he hears that it's nearly three o'clock.
    • Petra, Harry, George, and Andy are involved in something near the river, possibly related to the security van.

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    Test your comprehension skills by reading a short story about a robbery and answering questions based on the details provided. This quiz will assess your ability to understand and interpret the events described in the narrative.

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