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FINAL TEST

A Write T (true) or F (false) next to each sentence.

...... 1. A fire destroys the farmer’s hand.
...... 2. Sir Dominick and Lady Jane return to England because they want to see Dr Hardacre.
...... 3. Usually, the nights at the museum are frightening.
...... 4. Luke tries to help the Cardiff Giant.
...... 5. Jack’s wife wants to tell Earl something.
...... 6. The dog shows Earl the way to a new town.

6 points (1 point each)

B Correct the false sentences in A. Do not make the sentences negative.

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4 points (1 point each)

C Who is speaking? Match the correct name to each sentence.

a. Dr Hardacre d. The Cardiff Ghost g. Jack
b. Luke e. Lady Jane h. The farmer
c. Sir Dominick f. Earl i. Jack’s wife

1. “I haven’t got any money to pay you.” ......

2. “We must move far from the farmer’s ghost.” ......
3. “The farmer wants a hand, so maybe I can find one for him.” ......
4. “The ghost is out of our lives forever!” ......
5. “I’m very tired and I need to rest!” ......
6. “Your real skeleton isn’t here!” ......
7. “Every time I drive in this area, I see him.” ......
8. “He usually protects him – but not this time.” ......
9. “He was a good dog.” ......

9 points (1 point each)

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FINAL TEST

D Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

1. Sir Dominick borrows the farmer’s hand and he ...... .
a. doesn’t return it
b. gives the hand to Lady Jane
2. Dr Hardacre goes to London to ...... .
a. see his friend Jack
b. find a new laboratory
3. The farmer’s ghost throws the jar on the floor because ...... .
a. Dr Hardacre is watching him
b. it’s a left hand
4. Luke works at night and he sometimes ...... .
a. wears a big coat
b. sleeps on the desk
5. The Cardiff Giant doesn’t look very ...... .
a. big
b. frightening
6. The Cardiff Giant must ...... .
a. travel to a different museum
b. return in a year
7. Earl travels around the USA and ...... .
a. works in coal mines
b. sells things
8. The people in the town are sad because ...... .
a. the coal mine closed
b. many miners died in an accident in the coal mine

16 points (2 points each)

E Answer the questions.

1. Why does the farmer’s ghost want his hand?
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2. Why does Sir Dominick invite his nephew Dr Hardacre to visit?
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3. Why is the giant haunting the museum?
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4. What do the miners do?
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5. Why was Shuck a good dog?
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15 points (3 points each)

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ANSWERS TO FINAL TEST

A 1. T
2. F
3. F
4. T
5. F
6. F

B 1. Sir Dominick and Lady Jane return to England because they are frightened of the farmer’s ghost.
2. Usually, the nights at the museum are boring.
3. The black dog wants to tell Earl something.
4. The dog shows Earl the way into the mine / Devil’s Mouth.

C 1. h
2. e
3. a
4. c
5. d
6. b
7. f
8. i
9. g

D 1. a
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. a
7. b
8. b

E 1. He wants his hand in his grave when he dies.

2. He wants Dr Hardacre’s help.
3. Because he wants his skeleton.
4. They dig into the side of the hill and open the old mine. / They go and find Jack.
5. He didn’t leave his master and saved his life.