Old Tom DR 4

Why was Angela having trouble sleeping?

• She was worried about her job

• Her nerves were shattered, and Old Tom’s fur gave her hay fever

• She couldn't find a comfortable position

• She was too excited about the next day

What did Old Tom like to do during dishwashing time?

• Help Angela

• Sleep

• Eat breakfast

• Go outside

Where did Old Tom enjoy his late breakfast?

• On Angela’s favourite armchair

• At the dining table

• In the kitchen

• Outside in the garden

Why did Angela long for the good old days?

• She missed her friends

• Her home was in order with everything in its place

• She had more free time

• She traveled a lot

What can be inferred about Old Tom's feelings towards Angela's chores?

• He enjoys helping with chores

• He is indifferent to the chores

• He dislikes the chores

• He is scared of the chores

How does Angela feel about Old Tom by the end of the passage?

• She is amused by him

• She is fed up with him

• She is worried about him

• She is indifferent to him

Do you think Angela's feelings towards Old Tom are justified? Why or why not?

What might Angela do to resolve her problem with Old Tom?

Which word in the passage is a synonym for "fed up"?

• Shattered

• Longed

• Discomfort

• Frustrated

Identify the conjunction in the sentence: "Her nerves were shattered, and Old Tom’s fur had given her dreadful hay fever."

• Her

• Were

• And

• Had