Reading Comprehension SET 1

From paragraph 1, what was Ismail's father's job?

From paragraph 2, what did Ismail's father do that show he was a handyman?

From paragraph 3, why was the writer's mother suspicious?

From paragraph 4, what does the phrase 'the flash of colour' refer to?

From paragraph 5, what had possibly made Ismail a responsible and unemotional boy?

From paragraph 6, which word conveyed the meaning of 'took care of'?

From paragraph 7, why do you think the writer did not want to be late for his job interview?

From paragraph 8, "As I grasped his shoulder over the front seat, I felt a genuine affection, something hard to describe."

In your own words, explain the writer's feeling.

Suggest one way to maintain friendship. Give a reason why you think this would work.