VIII. From the story, write out all the names of wild animals and birds. Make sure that you know how to pronounce them. Do you know their Russian names?

IX. Explain how the following sentences:

1."I thought her (Maria) kittenish at the time of our marriage. How she has matured!"

2. "He (Mr. Beaseley) found a brief solace every morning when, unfolding the newspaper, he turned first of all to the engaging feature originated by Mr.Ripley”.

3. “On this particular morning the incredible was kind to come to Mr.Beaseley. It came in a long envelope and on the handsome note paper of a prominent law firm”.

4. “So Mrs. Beaseley went resentfully along, prepared to endure Hell herself if she could deprive her husband of a little of his Heaven”.

5. "Mrs. Beaseley, being one of the vulgar, would have preferred a bottle of Grade A and a copy of the Examiner."

6. "The little Portuguese had an agreeable financial understanding,"

X. Answer the following questions:

1. Where did Mr. and Mrs, Beaseiey live⁹

2. What was Mr. Beaseley's occupation? Was he successful in his business?

3. What did Mr. Beaseley like to read?

4. What changed Mr. Beaseley's life?

5.What countries did the couple visit?

6. What did the little Portuguese tell Mr. Beaseley?

7. Why didn't Mrs. Beaseley cry for the menfolk when she'd seen the

footprints?

8. What did the little Portuguese propose?

XI. Write a summary of the story; retell it.

X, Discussion points.

1. Sum up everything you've learnt about Mr. Beaseley. What kind of man was he?

How would you explain his choice of reading matter?

2. Why did Mr. Beaseley want to travel? Was his wifea good com­panion to him⁹

3. Why did Mrs. Beasely follow her husband in his travels? Were they a well-

matched couple, do you think?

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