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In 1777 the machinery within the mill was ____1____ by gale force

winds.

• Crushed

• helped

• assisted

• maintained

• destroyed

winds which turned the _____2_____ too fast and caused a fire.

• sails

• water

• corner

• lenses

• tables

The mill building

remained _____3_____ until itwas rented, in 1829, by a Mr William West.

• mysterious

• unoccupied

• alight

• enigmatic

• inhabited

Local residents were very suspicious of Mr West.

What was the real reason he dug the tunnel?

• to practise flash photography

• to enjoy a solitary life

• to make an art studio

• to create a chapel

What was the main reason Mr West chose the tower and cave as his base?

• it offered magnificent views.

• It was near the centre of Bristol

• It was dry, which would preserve his pictures

• He wanted to build a tourist attraction

What do you think the 1920s visitor was suggesting when he referred to a

mysterious Merlin's table' in describing the camera obscura?

•  Bristol is near Cornwall where King Arthur's castle was situated.

•  The phrase tells us how magical and mysterious the place Is.

•  The phrase uses alliteration, so it sounds good.

•  The phrase suggests to us how old the building is.

What does the phrase 'deliciously unconscious' suggest?

•  The visitor liked the idea that people didn't know he was watching them

•  No-one realised that this was how moving pictures began

•  Mr West didn't want anyone to know what he did in the cave

•  The camera lens was extremely heavy and could be dangerous.