1.) The old man was unhurried. ( Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word)
a)understanding
b. quick
c. unhurried
d. witty
Answer: Yes, I think the ancestors of the old man lived in Rio en Medio.
3.) A word in line 4 of paragraph 1 suggests that the old man was a farmer. Pick that word. Answer: Tilled
4.) Study the picture and describe the old man’s orchard by using the words given below.
Answer: The old man’s orchard was big. It was an old-fashioned one which made it look unpleasant. There was a small stream by its side. There were many fruit bearing trees around it.
5.) In paragraph 2 the words “ who” and “ these” refer to Senator Catron and people in the mountains respectively.
6.) Look at the picture and draw your inference about the old man’s appearance and his social / living condition. Answer: The old man was disciplined and well-mannered. He earned respect of the people of the village.
7.) The word “innumerable kin” means that the old man had a number of relatives.
a.) children.
b.) trees in his orchard.
c.) relatives. d.) followers.