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1. The young lady said that her aunt would come down

• in a minute

• in ten minutes

• in an hour

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How old was the young lady?

• five years old

• ten years old

• fifteen years old

Framton's sister told him to

• go to the country for a week.

• spend time in the city.

• rest in his room.

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When did Framton's sister meet Mrs. Sappleton?

• four weeks ago

• four months ago

• four years ago

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The window was kept wide open on a day in

• October.

• November.

• December.

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The girl said that Mr. Sappleton's husband

• was visiting some friends.

• drowned while he was hunting.

• would be home soon.

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Framton didn't think that a tragedy could happen in that quiet, peaceful place. The word tragedy means

• something terrible

• something wonderful

• something funny

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She said that three people drowned in a swamp. What is a swamp?

• a river

• a valley

• wet, soft land

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The aunt was not able to get over the accident. The idiom to get over means

• to like or enjoy.

• to recover from, or get used to.

• to help or assist.

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Mrs. Sappleton didn't like it when her brother sang because it got on her nerves. when something gets on your nerves, it

• pleases you.

• bothers you.

• makes you sad.

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