HOME IS A HENHOUSE

The transcript discusses the story of Marcella and Ella Finnegan, elderly sisters living in a hen house near Hamel Hampstead. Despite their attachment to their home, health authorities deemed it unsuitable for winter living. Community support helped them, but eventually, they were persuaded to move to an old folk's home for better living conditions.

What is the main reason Marcella and Ella Finnegan are reluctant to leave their home?

• They are afraid of moving to a new city.

• They have lived there for 30 years and are attached to it.

• They have a large family living with them.

• They are concerned about the cost of moving.

What do the health authorities believe about the Finnegan sisters' living conditions?

• They are too expensive to maintain.

• They are luxurious and comfortable.

• They are inadequate for enduring an English winter.

• They are perfectly suitable for the sisters.

How do the Finnegan sisters feel about being forced out of their home?

• They are planning to move voluntarily.

• They are indifferent to the situation.

• They believe they cannot be forced out.

• They are eager to leave.

What role does the Women's Voluntary Service play in the sisters' lives?

• They help with house renovations.

• They deliver hot meals and warm clothing.

• They offer legal advice.

• They provide financial support.

What ultimately convinces the sisters to move to an old folk's home?

• The offer of a new house.

• The promise of better weather.

• The persuasion by the authorities.

• The threat of legal action.