The Borrowers

A Complete the sentences according to the story.

1. The Borrowers live under the ................................................................................................  .

2. Uncle Hendreary and his family live in.................................................................................. .

3. The boy lived in .....................................................................................................................  .

4. The boy takes a ......................................................................................  to Uncle Hendreary.

5. The boy gives the Borrowers a sofa and a bed from the .......................................................  .

 10 points (2 points each) 

B  Number the sentences in the order they happen in the story.

      ...... a.  The boy opens the grating.

      ...... b. Arietty goes upstairs with Pod.

      ...... c.  Mrs Driver sees the Borrowers.

      ...... d. Pod and Homily tell Arietty the truth.

      ...... e.  The Borrowers leave the house.

      ...... f.  Arietty meets the boy.

      ...... g. A boy sees Pod.

 14 points (2 points each) 

C Who is speaking? Write the name next to each sentence. You can use the same name more than once.

Pod     Homily     Arietty     the boy     Mrs Driver

1. There was a boy in the bedroom, and he surprised me.             .....................................

2. Wait here, I want to bring a book.                                             .....................................

3. I can’t go outside. I can’t play with other children.                  .....................................

4. You mustn’t speak to the boy again.                                         .....................................

5. Look! There’s an emerald watch! We must call the police.       .....................................

6. Here are some things for you.                                                    .....................................

 12 points (2 points each) 

D Answer the questions about the story.

1. Why is the family called “Clock”?

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2. Why did Uncle Hendreary’s family leave their home?

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3. What does the boy ask Arietty to do?

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4. Why does Mrs Driver lock the boy in his bedroom?

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5. How does the policeman react to Mrs Driver’s story?

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6. Where do the family plan to go?

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 12 points (2 points each) 

E  What does Arietty want to change about her life?

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 2 points