A face in the Dark

Mr Oliver had been teaching in the school for .......... years.

• five

• several

• seven

• ten

where was the boy sitting?

• stone

• ground

• rock

• chair

How far was the Simla Bazaar from Mr Oliver's school?

• 3 miles

• 3 kilometres

• 5 miles

• 5 kilometres

When there was a strong wind, the pine trees made sad and ......... sounds.

• happy

• musical

• melodious

• eerie

Why did Mr Oliver move closer to the boy?

• to beat him

• to scold him

• to recognise him

• none of the above

Mr Oliver wasn't a nervous or ..... man.

• good

• imaginative

• reflective

• kind

Which magazine had once called Mr Oliver's school the 'Eton of the East'.

• Life

• English

• Public

• Indian

How did Mr Oliver sense that something was wrong?

• The boy appeared to be crying

• There was a strong wind

• The boy was dancing

• The boy's head was held high

What did Mr Oliver's anger give way to?

• love

• hope

• concern

• kindness

Mr Oliver stumbled up to the ........ who was carrying a lantern.

• guard

• watchman

• gatekeeper

• policeman