Character’s list

1. The Ghost - A sad and lonely spirit who haunts Canterville Chase, trying to
scare anyone who dares to enter. He has been cursed to haunt the house until a
deed of kindness is done for him.

2. Mr. Otis - A practical and no-nonsense American minister who moves his family
into Canterville Chase. He is not afraid of ghosts and is determined to teach his
children not to be afraid either.

3. Mrs. Otis - A kind and caring mother who tries to keep peace in the family. She
is a good listener and provides comfort to those around her.

4. Washington Otis - The oldest son of the Otis family. He is brave and confident,
but sometimes a little too impulsive.

5. Virginia Otis - The kind-hearted and gentle daughter of the Otis family. She is
curious about the ghost and wants to help him find peace.

6. The Twins - Two mischievous younger brothers who love to play pranks and
cause trouble.

7. Mrs. Umney - The housekeeper of Canterville Chase. She is loyal to the ghost
and tries to warn the Otis family about him.

Read the description of each character and choose adjectives to describe

them, you can search on a dictionary. Then, draw them and write a physical
description.
 1. Multiple Choice:

Read the following questions and choose the best answer from the options
given.

1. What is the name of the ghost in "The Canterville Ghost"?

a) Mr. Otis

b) Virginia

c) Mrs. Umney

d) Sir Simon de Canterville

2. What did the Otis family do when they saw the bloodstain in the library?

a) They ignored it.

b) They covered it up with a rug.

c) They tried to clean it up.

d) They put a vase of flowers on top of it.

3. How did Virginia help the ghost?

a) She exorcised him.

b) She helped him find peace.

c) She scared him away.

d) She trapped him in a mirror.

4. What did Mr. Otis do to the ghost when he saw him for the first time?

a) He fainted.
 b) He laughed at him.

c) He tried to fight him.

d) He ignored him.

5. What did the ghost give Virginia as a gift?

a) A box of jewellery.

b) A necklace made of diamonds.

c) A book of magic spells.

d) A portrait of himself.

2. True or False:

Read the following statements and indicate whether they are true or false.
Correct the false ones.

1. The Otis family moved into a haunted house in "The Canterville Ghost".

2. The ghost was happy about the Otis family moving in.

3. The ghost tried to scare the Otis family with his spooky antics. (antics =
objects)

4. Virginia was the only member of the Otis family who could see the ghost.

5. The ghost was able to find peace with Virginia's help.

3. Short Answer:

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

1. How did Mr. Otis react when he first saw the ghost?

2. Why was the ghost so unhappy and restless?

3. How did Virginia help the ghost find peace?

4. What was the ghost's final fate? (Final fate: destino final)