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The Very Old man with Enormous Wings

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 6mins

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1.

Complete the summary of the story with the words that correctly fit in.

On a gloomy day, Pelayo and Elisenda discover a(n) ​​ (a)   in their courtyard, initially thinking it's a castaway. However, a wise neighbor woman believes it's an ​ (b)   . They decide to charge admission to see this unusual being, drawing crowds of curious villagers. Even the arrival of a woman who had turned into a ​ (c)   doesn't diminish the angel's appeal. Despite miraculous occurrences, the angel's true nature remains a mystery. Eventually, the angel flies away, leaving Pelayo and Elisenda with newfound ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
man
angel
spider
prosperity
devil
2.

Choose who is this character

_______is the protagonist of the story, who discovers the old man with enormous wings in his courtyard. He initially shows compassion by taking care of the angel but later becomes more concerned with making money from the crowds that gather to see the mysterious being.

a)

Father Gonzaga

b)

Elisenda

c)

The Angel

d)

Pelayo

3.

Choose the character whose description is below:

______ plays a significant role in the story. She shares her husband's initial compassion for the angel but later becomes more focused on profiting from the angel's presence by charging admission to see him.

a)

The spider woman

b)

The angel

c)

Elisenda

d)

Father Gonzaga

4.

Choose the character whose description is here:

______ is the central character of the story. He is initially thought to be a castaway or sailor, but he is later believed to be an angel. His presence sparks curiosity and fascination among the villagers, but his true nature remains a mystery.

a)

Pelayo

b)

FAther Gonzaga

c)

The man with enormous wings

d)

The neighbor

5.

Choose the character whose description is this one:

_______is a character who recognizes the old man as an angel. She offers insight into the angel's nature but is ultimately unable to convince the villagers.

a)

the wise neighbor woman

b)

Elisenda

c)

the anger

d)

Pelayo

6.

Reorder the following events - that belong to the story - in chronological order

a)

Pelayo discovers an old man with enormous wings lying face down in the courtyard after a rainstorm.

b)

A wise neighbor woman identifies the old man as an angel, sparking curiosity among the villagers.

c)

Pelayo and Elisenda decide to charge admission to see the angel, leading to crowds of curious villagers and travelers who come to witness the mysterious being.

d)

A woman who had been transformed into a spider arrives in town and shares her story, drawing attention away from the angel.

e)

After spending a considerable time in the courtyard, the old man with wings attempts to fly away.

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7.

Why do Pelayo and Elisenda decide to charge admission and exploit the angel´s presence?

a)
Because they wanted to become famous
b)

Because they were poor

c)
Because they were instructed to do so by the town priest
d)
Because they wanted to fund a charity