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1. 1.

   Cross (X) the word which doesn't mean the same as echoed.

   1. reverberated
   2. resounded
   3. boomed
2. 2.

   Why did Colm feel a vague sadness after his wonderful discovery?

3. 3.

   Colm felt as if he would choke or cry because he was feeling

   1. guilty
   2. exhausted
   3. sad
4. 4.

   Complete the following sentences with the help of the text.

   1. Colm threw stones into the lake
   2. The wild duck skidded
   3. Colm was frightened when the wild duck
   4. Paddy teases Colm in a
   5. Colm was glad that the wild duck
5. 5.

   Describe the scene at the top of the hill.

6. 6.

   What happened when Colm was about to throw 'a final stone' into the lake?