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1. 1.

   Tick [ √ ] the correct answer(s) to complete the statements given below:

   a. The old woman did not share fire with anyone because

   1. she did not trust people.
   2. she was not a generous person.
   3. the people mistreated the old woman.
   4. God had instructed her to keep the fire to herself.

   b. The opossum could persuade people to accept his plan because

   1. he was a confident creature.
   2. he was very wise.
   3. he was good with words.
   4. the people did not have any other option than to accept the opossum's plan.

   c. The old woman believed the opossum's Story because

   1. he was convincing.
   2. wild creatures often asked her for refuge.
   3. the old woman liked opossums very much.
   4. the old woman was good and trusting.
2. 2.

   "l can help you. If you promise never to eat me. I will get you fire."

   1. Who said these words to whom?
   2. What 'help' is the speaker offering?
   3. Why do you think he is doing so? Give reasons for your answer.
3. 3.

   "Come to the clearing near the old woman's house tonight."

   1. Who said these words to whom?
   2. Why is the speaker asking the listener to come to the clearing near the old woman's house?
   3. Who is the old woman?
4. 4.

   "How will you get fire from that ferocious woman when we have all failed?"

   1. Who said these words to whom?
   2. Why do you think the speaker says these words?
   3. Why do you think the woman is being referred to as 'ferocious'?
5. 5.

   Why were the people upset with the old woman?

6. 6.

   What deal did the opossum strike with the people?