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Word Power

bishop: a senior priest in a church sobbed: cried

knapsack: a bag worn strapped on supper: a light evening meal
the back lodging: staying in a place by paying for it

cottage: a small, simple house lurked: to be present, to remain
cops: police officers suspicion: doubt

sentenced: given punishment honest: truthful

Listening Skills

Listen to the story first. Then your teacher will read out the statements given below.
Say whether they are true or false.

1. ‘The Bishop’s Candlesticks’ is based on the novel ‘Les Miserables’.

2. Jean walked into the house early one morning.

3. The bishop was a kind man.

4. Jean had stolen the candlesticks.

5. Jean went back to prison.

Comprehension Skills

A. Tick () the correct answer.

1. Jean had spent __________ .

a. fifteen years in prison b. nineteen years in prison

c. sixteen years in prison
2. Maggie was a __________ .

a. nurse b. teacher c. housekeeper

3. Jean Val Jean couldn’t sleep because of __________ .

a. the fear of police b. an illness c. hunger

4. The bishop did not want __________ .

a. Jean to stay in his house b. Jean to go home

c. Jean to go to prison

5. Jean became the owner of a __________ .

a. factory b. shop c. mill
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