20 Questions
What are Harry, George, and Andy doing near the river?
Cutting down a tree
Why is Petra waiting near the river?
To watch the big road from the city
What does Petra think when two cars slow down near the ROAD CLOSED sign?
They think it's closed because of the weather
How does Petra feel while waiting for the security van?
Wet and cold
What does Petra hear suddenly while waiting near the big road?
Something
What type of van is taking money to the Bank of England?
Security van
Who sees her father trying to put up a fence in the strong wind?
Zoe
What is the name of Zoe's brother?
Mark
Where do the girl and boy live?
On a farm
What is being carried by the three men who run out from behind the trees by the road?
Guns
What is Petra doing near the river?
Watching for a blue security van
Why does Petra think the two cars slow down near the ROAD CLOSED sign?
They assume the road is closed due to bad weather
What is Petra's reaction when she hears something suddenly near the big road?
She remains calm and watches the big road
What are Harry, George, and Andy doing near the river?
Waiting for a blue security van
Why does the sign across the road near the river say 'ROAD CLOSED'?
It's a fake sign put up by Petra and her friends
What are Harry, Petra, George, and Andy involved in near the river?
A robbery involving a security van carrying old banknotes
Who are the two children coming home from school on their bikes?
Zoe and Mark
What does the man in the security van suggest to Charlie when they see the tree on the road?
To move the tree by himself
Why does Zoe run across from the barn when she sees her father in danger?
To help her father who is pinned under a fallen tree
What does Andy do when he hears that it's nearly three o'clock?
He looks at his watch
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.
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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