Poetry: The Little Ghost & The Listeners

What are the "ruffles" on the little ghost's clothes?

• Buttons

• Laces

• Pockets

• Shoes

The gate to the garden was locked. This means it was...

• open

• closed

• broken

• missing

The little ghost bent above the mint with "conscious garden grace." This means she was...

• aware

• unhappy

• scared

• angry

The little ghost walked with pride. This means she felt...

• Sad

• Scared

• Angry

• Happy

The little ghost liked the speaker's mint. "Mint" refers to a kind of...

• Toy

• Flower

• Food

• Drink

Where did the speaker see the little ghost?

• In the house

• In Mr Allan's classroom

• In the garden

• On the street

How could the ghost enter the garden even though the gate was locked?

• She flew over the wall.

• Ghosts can walk through walls.

• She went through a hole in the wall.

• She opened the old gate.

What details show the little ghost was 'fancy'? (Choose two)

• Her broad white hat

• Her mint plant preference

• Her pride while walking

• Her smile

Why do you think the speaker didn't realize the ghost was a ghost until after it left?

• The ghost was very quiet.

• The speaker was scared.

• The ghost looked like a normal person.

• The speaker didn't believe in ghosts.

How do you think the speaker felt about the little ghost disappearing through the wall?

• Scared

• Relieved

• Sad

• Angry