Mr. Coombes Part 1

Mr. Coombes

Reread paragraphs 1 and 24

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Think about how Dahl feels in the beginning of this chapter after the great mouse plot.

Then reflect on how Dahl feels near the end when he thinks about what could have happened to Mrs. Pratchett.

Multiple Choice

How does Dahl's attitude about the great mouse plot change from the beginning of the passage to the end?

• As he thinks about what could have happened, he becomes more excited to get to school.

• As he listens to Thwaites talk about what might have happened, he starts to worry and become nervous.

• As he thinks about Mrs. Pratchett, he becomes more angry about not liking her.

• As he thinks about the candy shop, he is mad it isn't opened today.

B. He becomes worried and nervous

As he listens to Thwaites talk about what might have happened to Mrs. Pratchett, he starts to worry and become nervous.

Reread paragraphs 19-24
Think about how Dahl feels.

Multiple Choice

Which evidence from the text shows that he is starting to become nervous and worried?

• "'when an old person like Mrs. Pratchett suddenly gets a very big shock, I suppose you know what happens next?'"

• '"It gives her a heart attack' Thwaites announced"

• "'Her heart stops beating and she's dead in five seconds'"

• "For a moment or two my own heart stopped beating."