The Strange Old House

Wilf brought a book to show the children. What was the book about?

• Animals
• Ghosts
• Sports
• History

Why did the children go to Huntley Hall?

• To see the ghosts
• To meet a famous artist
• To visit a stately home
• To find a treasure

When they entered the house, what did the children first notice?

• The lights were on
• It was dark and quiet
• It smelled strange
• The door was locked

Who did the children meet inside Huntley Hall?

• A ghost
• A servant
• A boy named Henry
• The tour guide

Why was Henry hiding behind the desk?

• He was drawing
• He was scared
• He was waiting for someone
• He was hiding from his father

What did the children help Henry do during their visit?

• Escape the house
• Fight a ghost
• Wake up the servants
• Sketch their portrait

What caused the fire in the study?

• A dropped candle
• A gust of wind
• An oil lamp falling
• The curtains catching fire

How did the children react when the fire started?

• They ran for help
• They tried to put it out themselves
• They screamed in fear
• They tried to stop the servants

After the fire was put out, what did Henry's father accuse Henry of?

• Starting the fire
• Sneaking into the house
• Being careless with the lamp
• Drawing pictures instead of studying

When the children returned to Huntley Hall the next day, what surprising discovery did they make?

• They saw a ghost
• They met a famous artist
• They were the ghosts
• The fire started again