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1. 1.

   Choose the right options to complete these sentences.

   1. The story is about Lake Eim which is situated in
      1. Lithuania.
      2. Estonia.
      3. Finland.
      4. Norway.
   2. The Lake Eim was
      1. very deep and surrounded by dense trees.
      2. quite shallow and surrounded by dense trees.
      3. very deep with few trees on its banks.
      4. very deep surrounded by high mountains.
   3. The people who lived near the banks of the lake initially were
      1. hardworking villagers.
      2. clever fishermen.
      3. lazy and brutal brigands and bandits.
      4. commercial farmers.
   4. The lake decided to leave the land because
      1. it was shamed by the blood of the slain.
      2. it began to dry up.
      3. it wished to roam the world.
      4. it found the sun to be too harsh.
   5. When the men opened the treasure chests, they were surprised because the chests
      1. were full of gold ornaments, pearls and doubloons.
      2. were teeming with lizards, newts, frogs, salamanders and water snakes.
      3. were packed with trout, bearded barbell and salmons.
      4. were packed with clay and sand.
2. 2.

   And soon, within the darkness of trees lurked a darkness of men.

   1. What does 'darkness of trees' refer to?
   2. What does 'darkness of men' refer to?
   3. Explain the significance of this line in the text.
3. 3.

   That would have been hard work and they had forsworn hard work.

   1. Who are 'they'?
   2. What did they do to satisfy their needs and wants?
   3. What light does this throw on their character?
4. 4.

   What indications has the author given that the brigands had a 'brisk trade' and were thriving?

5. 5.

   How can we infer as a result of the 'brisk trade', several lives were put to an untimely and gory end? Quote phrases from the text to support your answer.

6. 6.

   What difference in attitude towards the lake do you find between the brigands and the villagers? What can you conclude from that difference?