Ch+14



1. Why was a memorial put up to Mrs. Sarah Hill? 2. Why was a boy exhibited under a glass case? 3. Why was the reward money handed over to the nearest wax-works show? 4. Why does Jerome call learning to play a musical instrument "disheartening work"? 5. What was the night like when George and Jerome were returning to their boat? Why did they feel miserable? What did they look forward to? 6. What struck them as odd as to Harris's behaviour and the story he told them? 7. What do you think really happened? Why did Harris stick to his story instead of telling them the truth? 1. Do you think children of impeccable behaviour are always the kindest and the cleverest? 2. What are the difficulties a person learning to play a musical instrument has to face? 3. When are people often reluctant to admit the truth?
 * Exersices. **
 * I. ** **Write out the words and phrases the author uses to describe a young fellow's attempts to play the bagpipes. Use them in your answers to the questions (Ex. V and VI).**
 * II. ** **Translate into Russian in written form three paragraphs on pp. 158-159 ("Day, the author of ... wax-works show.").**
 * III. ** **Pick a passage in colloquial style for oral translation in class.**
 * IV. ** **Pick out sentences with a touch of humour and say how the humorous effect Is achieved.**
 * V. ** **Answer the following questions:**
 * VI. ** **Answer the following questions and motivate your answers:**
 * VII. ** **Give a précis of the chapter.**
 * VIII. Make up dialogues on the following topics: **
 * 1) Two teachers are discussing how perfect a child should be.
 * 2) Your neighbour keeps you awake by playing the violin. Go and tell him to stop.

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JEROME K. JEROME. THREE MEN IN A BOAT[|1]