Lend A Helping Hand

What was Mrs. Browne doing when the fire started?

• Watching TV

• Preparing breakfast

• Gardening

• Reading a book

What did the villagers form to help put out the fire?

• A line of cars

• A bucket brigade

• A human chain

• A rescue team

What did the brave lad say he would do?

• Call for help

• Enter the burning house

• Run away

• Stay outside

How old was the woman living in the house?

• Seventy

• Eighty

• Sixty

• Ninety

What was the elderly woman doing when the lads found her?

• Reading a newspaper

• Sitting in a rocking chair

• Sleeping

• Cooking

What did the elderly woman insist about her house?

• It was on fire

• It was too hot

• It was safe

• It was empty

What did the villagers use to prevent the building from burning?

• Sand and dirt

• Water and mud

• Fire extinguishers

• Blankets

What happened to the first building when the fire engine arrived?

• It was untouched

• It was saved

• It was completely gutted

• It was still burning

Who praised the community members for their efforts?

• The elderly woman

• The fire fighters

• The mayor

• The police

What did the villagers bring out of the burning building?

• Belongings

• Food

• Animals

• Furniture