STANZA 1

1. Why does the persona ask his mother about Lulu?

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2. Name two things that the persona notices in Lulu’s bedroom.
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(ii) ___________________________________________________________

STANZA 2
1. What causes the curtain to flap free?
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2. Where did Lulu put her money-box?
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STANZA 3
1. Why does the mother turn her head away from the persona?
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2. What phrase refers to the paper the mother is reading?
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STANZA 4
1. What woke the persona from his sleep?
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2. “the things” in line 3 refer to
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(ii) ___________________________________________________________

STANZA 5
1. Describe what the persona heard that night?
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2. What excuse does the mother give as an answer to the persona’s question?
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STANZA 6
1. What does the persona notice about his mother?
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2. Based on “You don’t know what to do”, describe the mother’s feelings.
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PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions)

1. How do you know that the persona is close to Lulu?
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2. In your opinion, did Lulu run away or was she kidnapped? Give a reason for your
answer.
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3. What do you think of the mother’s answers to the persona’s questions?

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4. Why doesn’t the mother tell the truth to the persona? Give two possible reasons.
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5. Suggest two things that the mother should do about Lulu’s disappearance.
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6. In your opinion, where was the persona’s father when Lulu disappeared?
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7. Why do some teenagers run away from home? Give two possible reasons.
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8. What should be done to prevent child kidnapping? Suggest two ways.

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(b) __________________________________________________________

9. How would you feel if a family member disappears from home?

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10. How can social media help in cases of child kidnapping?

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