question: CHAPTER XXXII

"You are very smart, Ernestine," he said, looking her admiringly.

"One must be smart at Ascot," she answered, "or stay away."

"I've just heard some news," he continued.

"Yes?"

"Who do you think is here?"

She glanced at him sideways under her lace parasol. "Every one I should think."

"Including," he said, "Mr. Scarlett Trent!" She grew a shade paler, and leaned for a moment against the rail of the paddock in which they were lounging.

"I thought," she said, "that the Mazetta Castle was not due till to-day."

"She touched at Plymouth in the night, and he had a special train up. He has some horses running, you know."

"I suppose," she remarked, "that he is more of a celebrity than ever now!"

"Much more," he answered. "If he chooses he will be the lion of the season! By the by, you had nothing of interest from Fred?"

She shook her head impatiently.

"Nothing but praises! According to Fred, he's a hero!"

"I hate him," Davenant said sulkily.

"And so," she answered softly, "do I! Do you see him coming, Cecil?"

"In good company too," the young man laughed bitterly.

A little group of men, before whom every one fell back respectfully, were strolling through the paddock towards the horses. Amongst them was Royalty, and amongst them also was Scarlett Trent. But when he saw the girl in the white foulard smile at him from the paling he forgot etiquette and everything else. He walked straight across to her with that keen, bright light in his eyes which Fred had described so well in his letter.
1. was it a big group of men ?
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answer: 1. A little group of men, before whom every one fell back respectfully, were strolling through the paddock towards the horses. Amongst them was Royalty, and amongst them also was Scarlett Trent. But when he saw the girl in the white foulard smile at him from the paling he forgot etiquette and everything else. He walked straight across to her with that keen, bright light in his eyes which Fred had described so well in his letter.

CHAPTER VI

CAPTAIN PUTNAM INVESTIGATES

"Reff Ritter has been knocked out!"

"My, what blows they were!"

"Well, he brought it on himself," said Pepper.

"That's what," added Fred. "He struck Jack after Jack told him he didn't believe in fighting."

"He couldn't save himself because he was too close to the wooden horse," came from Coulter, who felt bound to stick up for his crony. "It wasn't fair to run him up against the horse."

"Coulter, a poor excuse is worse than none," answered Dale.

"Ritter was knocked out fair and square," came from Bart Connors.

While the talking was going on, Paxton had rushed off for water. Now he returned with a pailful and a sponge, and commenced to bathe the fallen one's face. Ritter soon opened his eyes and gave a groan.

"Le--let me al--alone," he muttered.

"Get up, Reff," said Paxton. "Go for him again."

"I--I can't," mumbled the bully, and now it was seen that two of his front teeth were loose. He stared around in a helpless fashion. Paxton put some more water on his face.

"Has he had enough?" demanded Jack, stepping up.

"You go away," answered Coulter, surlily.

"You wouldn't hit him when he's down, would you?" snapped Paxton.

"I asked you if he had enough. If he has, I'm going for a sail."

"I'll--I'll finish this some other time," mumbled Ritter, as he glared at the young major.

"No, Ritter, you'll finish it now if you finish it at all," answered Jack, coldly. "You started this fight, and now you must take the consequences. Get up, if you want to go at it again." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. who is the bully
2. (yes) who was he fighting
3. was he eager to fight
4. why
5. did it turn out well for the jerk
6. how did things turn bad for him
7. who first commented on that
8. what did she think about it
9. how many people immediately disagreed
10. who left for supplies
11. what did he grab
12. what did he do with that
13. did the instigator feel like staying for the whole conflict
14. and the victim?
Answer: 1. ritter?
2. jack
3. no
4. he didn't believe in fighting."
5. no
6. he was too close to the wooden horse
7. Coulter
8. . "It wasn't fair to run him up against the horse."
9. Two
10. Paxton
11. water and a sponge
12. bathe the fallen one's face.
13. no
14. yes

input: Make use of the article to answer the questions. Briana, a student at John Fenwick School in Salem County, US, has a lot of free time. The 13-year-old girl used to hang out on the streets after school. "I know it wasn't good, but I really had nothing else to do," Briana said.

Briana was not alone. Many kids in her city had too much free time and nothing to do. To solve this problem, four school districts in Salem began a program called Big Brothers/Big Sisters. The program helps students make good use of their after-school time. Big Brothers/Big Sisters invites _ to help students in grades 6 to 8 build healthy relationships and take part in productive activities.

The "Littles" and the "Bigs" are nicknames for students and mentors. Most mentors are teachers. The "Bigs" and "Littles" usually meet once a week. They play games, share stories and go on trips.

The program has already helped many Salem students.

Briana's mentor is the school principal , Syeda Woods. Woods took Briana ice-skating, to pizza parties and for a visit to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. "When I got out, I saw that Salem is a very small place," Briana said. "The program helps me experience the outside world and see many new things."

Kathy Jennings, 13, said she was very shy before, but now is much more open.

"In the program, I see my mentor as a big sister, not a teacher. I can tell her anything," Jennings said. "And she has taught me a lot about making good decisions. I think it will make a big difference in my life." 1. What is the kids' program called?
2. What does it help kids do?
3. What grades is it for?
4. How often do they meet?
5. What do they do together?
6. Did it help Kathy?
7. How old is she?
8. What about Briana?
9. What school does she go to?
10. Is she typically busy?
11. What did she used to do before the program?
12. Who is her mentor?
13. Where did she take her?
14. What has Kathy learned from her mentor?
15. How does she see her?
16. Does she think this lesson will be impactful in her life?
17. Who started the program?
18. Has it been helpful to many or few Salem students?
19. Which of the two? Many or few?
20. What are the nicknames for the participants?
numbered_answers:
1. Big Brothers/Big Sisters
2. make good use of their after-school time
3. 6 to 8
4. once a week
5. play games, share stories and go on trips
6. Yes
7. 13
8. 13
9. John Fenwick School
10. No
11. hang out on the streets
12. Syeda Woods
13. ice-skating, to pizza parties and for a visit to Longwood Gardens
14. making good decisions
15. as a big sister
16. Yes
17. four school districts in Salem
18. Yes
19. many
20. "Bigs" and "Littles"