When I'm An Old Lady By Joane Bailey Baster

1.
Who is the narrator in the poem? [Tick (√) the correct answer.]
1. an old lady
2. a young lady
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(a) a young lady
2.
Complete these sentences.
1. 'I want to pay back all the joy.' The joy in line 3 refers to ______________________________________
2. 'end deed' in line 4 refers to ______________________________________
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the happiness her children gave her when they were young
some
3.
Whom is the lady thinking to live with in the future? [Tick (√) the correct answer.]
1. her husband
2. her sister
3. her kids
4. her friends
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(c) her kids
4.
Which of the given things her kids didn't do? [Tick (√) the correct answer.]
1. Write on the walls with crayons.
2. Bounce on the furniture with shoes on.
3. Stuff the toilet.
4. Help her in the kitchen.
5.
What does the poet mean when she says 'When they're on the phone and just out of reach,'? [Tick (√) the correct answer.]
1. Not paying attention
2. network failure
3. not able to reach them on phone
4. talking to someone on phone and not near her
6.
What does she plan to do when her kids get angry with her?

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