Available Answers

1. 1.

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

   1. Abe and Sam ventured into Gibbet Woods together because
      1. they accidentally met on their way to the forest.
      2. they were close friends who trusted each other.
      3. they wanted a little adventure and decided to try the woods.
      4. they were trying to find a hidden treasure in the forest.
   2. Abe and Sam thought that the voice belonged to Farmer John because
      1. they feared Farmer John and thought he was a villain.
      2. Farmer John was their close friend and ally.
      3. Farmer John used to rescue those lost in the woods.
      4. they disliked Farmer John and did not trust him at all.
   3. Why did Abe thump Sam in the chest before running off?
      1. It was an expression of their friendship.
      2. Abe wanted to make sure that Sam was OK.
      3. Abe disliked Sam and wanted to hurt him.
      4. This was Abe's way of saying goodbye.
2. 2.

   It's most likely to be an ole pheasant.

   1. Who said these words to whom?
   2. What does 'ole pheasant' refer to?
   3. Why was the above statement made?
3. 3.

   Just wait till I get my hands on you filthy fellows.

   1. Who said these words to whom?
   2. What did Sam and Abe find in the woods?
   3. Why does the speaker call the listeners filthy?
4. 4.

   Hold your horses, I can hear someone approaching.

   1. What does the phrase 'hold your horses' mean here?
   2. Who is the speaker of these lines? Who is he speaking to?
   3. Who was approaching and why?
5. 5.

   Describe Gibbet Woods in your own words?

6. 6.

   Describe the manner of catching a pheasant explained by Abe.