10 Questions
Who was playing chess in the small living room?
Father and son
What did the father do that brought comment from the white-haired old lady?
All of the above
What did Mr. White say about living so far out?
All of the above
What did the son say after his father mentioned the wind?
I'm listening
What did the son say after his father made a mistake in the game?
Mate
Outside, the night was ______ and wet
cold
Father and son were playing ______
chess
The father put his king into ______ danger
sharp and unnecessary
The son said, 'That's the ______ of living so far out'
worst
Mr. White said, 'Of all the awful out of the way ______ to live'
places
Study Notes
The Scene
- The scene is set in a small living room where a father and son are playing chess.
- A white-haired old lady is present, commenting on the father's actions.
The Conversation
- The father's comment about living far out brought a comment from the white-haired old lady.
- Mr. White (the father) expresses his discontent about living in a remote location, saying "Of all the awful out of the way places to live".
- The son responds to his father's comment, saying "That's the price of living so far out".
The Chess Game
- The father makes a mistake in the game, putting his king in danger.
- The son comments on his father's mistake, highlighting his error.
The Environment
- Outside, the night is dark and wet.
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