The Ghost Teacher - Practice
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What can you tell me about Mr Brown?
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He wanted revenge from Billy Reed, he thought the year was 1935 and he was a ghost .
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He wanted revenge from Tony, he thought the year was 1905 and he was a ghost .
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He wanted revenge from Susan Smart, he thought the year was 1035 and he was a pupil .
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He wanted revenge from the head teacher, he thought the year was 1035 and he was the caretaker .
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The Ghost Teacher - Practice quiz assesses understanding of the story's plot and characters, focusing on details about Mr. Brown and Tony. It tests narrative comprehension and enhances critical thinking about supernatural elements.
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The silver car was strange because...
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It was very expensive.
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It was very slow.
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Its door opened, but nobody got out of the car.
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Many people got in the car.
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A. Its door opened, but nobody got out of the car.Explanation
The silver car was considered strange because its door opened, but nobody got out of the car. This suggests that there may have been an unusual or unexpected situation inside the car, such as someone hiding or a malfunctioning door. It creates a sense of curiosity and intrigue, as it is not typical for a car door to open without someone exiting.Rate this question:
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There was a fire, what did Tony do?
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He ran away, called for the firemen, and called to his family.
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He took the fire extinguisher, took the keys from Mr Wilson and he opened the door.
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A. He took the fire extinguisher, took the keys from Mr Wilson and he opened the door.Explanation
Tony took proactive steps to handle the fire situation. He first grabbed the fire extinguisher, showing his intention to put out the fire. Additionally, he took the keys from Mr. Wilson, indicating that he took responsibility for the situation and was willing to take action. Finally, he opened the door, which suggests that he was trying to create an escape route or allow others to enter and help. Overall, Tony's actions demonstrate his quick thinking and initiative in responding to the fire.Rate this question:
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What can you tell me about Mr Brown?
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He teaches very good and is cruel with everybody.
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He wad the head teacher, now he is just a regular teacher.
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He works very well with kids.
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He has a pipe, a lot of old books and a stick. He is a ghost.
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A. He has a pipe, a lot of old books and a stick. He is a ghost.Explanation
Based on the information provided, Mr. Brown is described as having a pipe, a lot of old books, and a stick. Additionally, it is stated that he is a ghost. No other information is given about his occupation or behavior. Therefore, the answer suggests that Mr. Brown is a ghost who possesses specific items but does not provide any details about his teaching abilities or role as a teacher.Rate this question:
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What happened in 1935?
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There was a fire.A student named Billy Reed and a teacher named Mr Brown were the only ones at school that day.
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There was a fire.All the people at school were hurt except one student and one teacher.
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A. There was a fire.A student named Billy Reed and a teacher named Mr Brown were the only ones at school that day. -
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Who is Billy Reed from 1935?
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He was a teacher at West Hill School (of Mr Brown).
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He is the great uncle of the young Billy Reed (the friend of Tony).
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A. He is the great uncle of the young Billy Reed (the friend of Tony).Explanation
Billy Reed from 1935 is the great uncle of the young Billy Reed, who is Tony's friend. This means that the Billy Reed from 1935 is a relative of the young Billy Reed.Rate this question:
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Why did Tony called for help from Mr Wilson?
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There was a pupil locked in a classroom.
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There was a fire and Billy and Mr Brown were locked.
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A. There was a fire and Billy and Mr Brown were locked.Explanation
Tony called for help from Mr Wilson because there was a fire and both Billy and Mr Brown were locked in a room. It is likely that Tony recognized the urgency of the situation and knew that immediate assistance was needed to ensure the safety of both individuals trapped inside the room.Rate this question:
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The day the pupils listened to the song of Frank Sinatra Billy stayed after school- Why?
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Billy's notebook was blank and he needed to finish his work.
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Mr Brown wanted to make Billy into a ghost.
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Billy had a test.
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A. Billy's notebook was blank and he needed to finish his work.Explanation
Billy stayed after school because his notebook was blank and he needed to finish his work.Rate this question:
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What did Susan Smart say about the song that Mr Brown had played in the classroom?
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'The song is new to me. I like it.'
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' The song is of Frank Sinatra. He is my favorite singer.'
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' The song is sixty years old. Frank Sinatra is dead.'
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' The song is ten years old'
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A. ' The song is sixty years old. Frank Sinatra is dead.'Explanation
Susan Smart said that the song Mr. Brown had played in the classroom is sixty years old and that Frank Sinatra, the singer of the song, is dead.Rate this question:
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What punishment did Mr Brown give to Billy Reed?
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The punishment was to clean the classroom.
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The punishment was to write one hundred times 'It is wrong to lie'.
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The punishment was to write one hundred times 'It is 1935'.
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The punishment was to clean the blackboard.
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A. The punishment was to write one hundred times 'It is wrong to lie'.Explanation
Mr Brown gave Billy Reed the punishment to write one hundred times 'It is wrong to lie'.Rate this question:
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Why did Mr Brown say Billy Reed lied?
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Billy said that the designers of the Phantom car were dead.
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Billy said he didn't have his notebook.
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Billy said the Phantom car is not a real car.
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A. Billy said that the designers of the Phantom car were dead.Explanation
Mr. Brown said Billy Reed lied because Billy claimed that the designers of the Phantom car were dead. However, if the designers were truly dead, it would be impossible for them to have designed the car. Therefore, Mr. Brown concluded that Billy was lying about this statement.Rate this question:
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Who started the new fire?
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It was Mr Brown the ghost.
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It was Mr Wilson .
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It was the great uncle of Billy Reed.
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Who started the fire in 1935?
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It was Mr Wilson, when he was a pupil.
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It was Mr Brown the ghost.
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It was done by mistake.
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A. It was Mr Wilson, when he was a pupil.Explanation
The correct answer is "It was Mr Wilson, when he was a pupil." This suggests that Mr Wilson started the fire in 1935 when he was still a student. The other options, Mr Brown the ghost and it being done by mistake, are not supported by the given information and are therefore incorrect.Rate this question:
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Who is Tony?
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He is the caretaker of West Hill School.
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He is a student in class 6B and the storyteller/narrator.
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He is the head teacher of West Hill School.
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He is a student at the West Hill University.
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A. He is a student in class 6B and the storyteller/narrator.Explanation
Tony is described as a student in class 6B and the storyteller/narrator. This implies that he is not the caretaker, the head teacher, or a student at West Hill University.Rate this question:
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What did the students think about Mr Brown?
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They thought he was strange.
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They thought he is cool.
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They felt scared from him.
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They thought he wanted a revenge.
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A. They thought he was strange.Explanation
The correct answer is "They thought he was strange." This answer is supported by the information provided in the question. It states that the students thought Mr. Brown was strange, indicating that they found his behavior or characteristics to be unusual or odd. The other options, such as thinking he is cool, feeling scared of him, or thinking he wanted revenge, are not mentioned in the question and therefore cannot be considered as the correct answer.Rate this question:
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What did the police think about the fire in 1935?
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The police thought that Billy started the fire by accident with a pipe and matches.
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The police thought that Mr Brown started the fire by accident with a pipe and matches.
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A. The police thought that Billy started the fire by accident with a pipe and matches.Explanation
The given answer states that the police believed Billy started the fire by accident with a pipe and matches. This suggests that the police had investigated the incident and concluded that Billy was responsible for the fire. The mention of the pipe and matches indicates that the police had some evidence or information pointing towards Billy's involvement in starting the fire accidentally, rather than intentionally.Rate this question:
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Why did the fire man think Tony was crazy?
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Because they saw only Billy Reed and there was no one else in the room.
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Because Tony said there was a ghost in the room.
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A. Because they saw only Billy Reed and there was no one else in the room.Explanation
The fireman thought Tony was crazy because when they entered the room, they only saw Billy Reed and no one else. This suggests that Tony was claiming there was a ghost in the room, even though there was no apparent evidence of anyone else being present. The fireman's perception of Tony as crazy is based on the contradiction between Tony's claim and the visible reality of the situation.Rate this question:
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