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Word Power

former: previous refund: repay
absurd: meaningless incompetent: unskilled
distressing: very disturbing encountered: meet unexpectedly

conviction: a firm belief or opinion sly: having clever or cunning nature
crafty: clever and cunning in a secret way hook or crook: by any means necessary
checkmate: to counter shrewd: sharp, intelligent
siesta: short sleep at noon steeples: a church tower
illusion: imaginary rot: spoil
legend: a story from the past peasant: worker on a farm
entitled: having a right genius: very intelligent

distinction: high marks (over 80%) beams: smiles on the face
magnificent: very good; beautiful impressive

Comprehension Skills

A. Choose the correct option.
1. Wasserkopf came to his school to _____________.

a. meet his teachers b. get a refund c. get a certificate

2. Wasserkopf wanted a refund because he _____________.

a. didn’t learn anything b. needed money c. didn’t get a job

3. The teachers decided that Wasserkopf _____________.

a. must not fail b. must fail c. must get a refund

4. The first question was about the _____________.

a. Quantum Theory b. Thirty Years’ War c. Relativity Theory

5. Wasserkopf wanted a refund of _____________.

a. 6,450 crowns 50 heller b. 5,450 crowns 95 heller c. 4200 crowns 43 heller

B. Write T for true and F for false statements.
1. Wasserkopf was smartly and neatly dressed. ( )

2. Wasserkopf answered all the questions correctly. ( )

3. Wasserkopf gets excellent grade in geography. ( )
4. Wasserkopf attended school for six years in all. ( )

5. Wasserkopf got the refund from the school. ( )

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