Many trees in the Brackham area were

1.   Why were some people in Brackham annoyed after the storm?

• The town looked different

• The police had done little to help

• No market could be held

• Fallen trees had not been removed

2.   The author mentions “for the first time in his life” in the second paragraph in order to

• emphasize that the man had never been sick at all

• convey the idea that he wanted to be noticed

• remind people of paying closer attention to their health

• state that this was the first time he was badly ill

3.   In the third paragraph, what do we learn about Chief Inspector Pelham's general attitude to his work?

• He finds it extremely annoying

• He is sure that he fulfils a vital role

• He considers the systems are not clear enough

• He does not trust the decisions made by his superiors

4.  Who does 'her' in paragraph 4 refer to?

• Molly Pelham

• the doctor

• the chemist

• Sergeant Lloyd

5.   The word “chemist’s” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to

• pharmacist

• drugstore

• chemistry store

• laboratory

6.   When Inspector Pelham's wife first told him about the walnut tree, he appeared to be

• worried

• shocked

• saddened

• uninterested

7.   What aspect of the Pelhams' furniture does 'shabbiness' in paragraph 8 describe?

• its color

• its condition

• its position

• its design

8.  As a result of the storm, the Pelhams' living-room

• was pleasantly lighter

• felt less private

• had a better view

• was in need of repair

9.  Why did Molly sound pleased by her husband's comment?

• It proved that he was well again

• She agreed about the tree

• She thought he meant the sofa

• It was what she expected him to say

From what we learn of Inspector Pelham, he could best be described as

• open-minded

• well-liked

• warm-hearted

• strong-willed