Story: Marty's Powerful Hearing 4

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Why did the audiologist scratch her head and repeat the tests for Marty?

  • She was confused about Marty's hearing condition.
  • She realized she had made a mistake during the initial tests.
  • She needed more detailed information for her report.
  • She was amazed by Marty's powerful hearing abilities. (correct)

How did Marty initially plan to use his powerful hearing to his advantage?

  • Help his parents with household chores by hearing whispers from far away.
  • Listen to teachers' conversations and test plans to share with classmates. (correct)
  • Eavesdrop on neighbors' conversations for entertainment.
  • Record conversations to use as leverage in the future.

How did Marty's classmates view him after overhearing Tilly and Jason's conversation?

  • They admired him for being able to tune in to conversations from a distance.
  • They thought he was too nosy and a show-off. (correct)
  • They respected him for his eavesdropping skills.
  • They felt sorry for him due to his exceptional hearing abilities.

What is Marty's reaction to overhearing the conversation between Emily and Farah?

<p>He wishes he could give his gift to someone else. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the audiologist visit impact Marty based on the text?

<p>Marty felt overwhelmed and anxious during the audiologist visit. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Marty cover his ears when he heard Emily and Farah talking?

<p>He found their conversation to be too weird and intrusive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Marty's mother find it puzzling when Marty told her to take the washing in?

<p>There were no clouds in the sky and a gentle breeze was blowing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Marty realize about his ability to hear weather compared to others?

<p>He could hear storms coming hours before they appeared. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Marty’s revelation about hearing Molly’s heart beating loudly impact his surroundings?

<p>It made his teacher uncomfortable and led him to sit elsewhere. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Marty realize over the years regarding his hearing abilities?

<p>He could hear things that others couldn't, like Molly's loud heartbeat. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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