Problem: CHAPTER IX

THE FOOTBALL MEETING

In a few days Dave felt as much at home as ever. Nearly all of his old friends had returned to Oak Hall, and dormitories Nos. 11 and 12 were filled with as bright a crowd of lads as could well be found anywhere. In the number were Gus Plum and Chip Macklin, but the former was no longer the bully as of old, and the latter had lost his toadying manner, and was quite manly, and the other students treated them as if all had always been the best of friends.

It did Dave's heart good to see the change in Plum, and he was likewise pleased over the different way in which Macklin acted.

"I never thought it was in Gus and Chip," he said, privately, to Roger. "It shows what a fellow can do if he sets his mind to it."

"It's to your credit as much as to their own," declared the senator's son. "I don't believe Gus would have reformed if you hadn't braced him up."

"I wish I could reform Nat Poole."

"You'll never do it, Dave--but you may scare him into behaving himself."

"Have you met Guy Frapley, Roger--I mean to talk to?"

"Yes, in the gym., where Phil and I were practicing with the Indian clubs."

"What do you think of him?"

"I think he is fairly aching to become the leader of the school. He was leader at Laverport, and it breaks his heart to play second fiddle to anybody here. He and Nat are as thick as two peas. They tell me he is a great football player, so I suppose he will try to run the eleven--if the fellows will let him."
1. Who was one person who returned to Oak Hall?
2. Name another?
3. What kind of manner did Chip Macklin used to have?
4. Was there a change in Gus Plum also?
5. Which dormitories are mentioned in the story?
6. Was Dave pleased?
7. Who did he speak to about Gus and Chip?
8. What position did Roger's father have?
9. Does Roger think Dave should get credit for Gus?
10. Why?
11. Has Roger met Guy Frapley?
12. What was he doing when he met Guy?
13. Who was he with then?
14. Where was je?
15. Who does Dave wish he could reform?
16. Does Roger think he'll succeed in it?
17. Was Guy Frapley a leader before?
18. Where?
19. Is he good at football?
20. Who is he thick with?
Answer: 1. Gus Plum
2. Chip Macklin
3. toadying manner
4. no longer the bully as of old
5. Nos. 11 and 12
6. Yes
7. Roger
8. senator
9. yes
10. He didn't believe Gus would have reformed if you hadn't braced him up."
11. Yes
12. practicing with the Indian clubs
13. Phi
14. in the gym
15. Nat Poole
16. No
17. Yes
18. Laverport
19. Yes
20. Nat

Q: CHAPTER IV

Afternoon tea was brought in by an elderly man-servant in plain livery, and was probably the most unconventional meal which Reist had ever shared. They sat about promiscuously upon chairs and overturned boxes, and there was a good deal of lively conversation. Brand was a newspaper man, who had served as war correspondent with Erlito in the Egyptian campaign, Mr. Van Decht and his daughter were rich Americans, loitering about Europe. Hassen remained silent, and of him Reist learned nothing further. The little which he knew sufficed.

Brand came over and sat by Reist's side. He was a tall, fair man, with keen eyes and weather-beaten skin--by no means unlike Erlito, save that his shoulders were not so broad, and he lacked the military carriage.

"I am interested in your country, Duke," he said. "You are making history there. It seems to me that it may become European history."

"Theos has fallen upon evil times," Reist answered. "All that we pray of Europe is that we may be left alone. If that be granted us we shall right ourselves."

Sara Van Decht looked across at him with frank interest.

"Do you come from Theos, Duke?" she asked.

Reist bowed.

"I have lived there all my life," he said, "and I know it better than any other place.

"It is a very beautiful country," he continued, "and very dear to its people. To strangers, though, and specially you who have been brought up in America, I must confess that we should probably seem outside the pale of civilization."

Answer the following questions:
1. What was Brand's occupation?
2. What did he do for the newspaper?
3. Who did he work with?
4. Is Erlito involved in this scene?
5. Can you describe Brand's appearance?
6. What attribute did he not have?
7. Anything else?
8. What was he curious of?
9. Whose country?
10. Is his country named?
11. What does he hope for his country?
A: 1. newspaper man
2. war correspondent
3. Erlito
4. in the Egyptian campaign
5. tall, fair man, with keen eyes and weather-beaten skin
6. his shoulders were not so broad
7. he lacked the military carriage
8. their country
9. Duke
10. unknown
11. That they'd be left alone.

Problem: Do you want to know something about children in Africa? What to they do for fun every day? Find out here: Education School is expensive for many African children. Lots of families can't afford school uniforms or exercise books even though they don't have to pay for school. For those lucky enough to go to school , they have a lot to learn. Some take two language classes: English or French, and their first language. There is also math, science, history, social studies and geography. _ take up much of children's time after school. They have to get water and firewood for the family every day. Also there's cleaning , washing and helping Mum with the meal. Daily fun It's not all work and no play. Sports are very popular. Children can make goals with twigs ( )and their own footballs with plastic and bits of string ( ). They play in the country and the streets of old towns. There're many football teams for teenagers in Africa. Internet It's really expensive to get on the Internet. To surf the net for 20 hours costs over 600yuan. This is more than the average monthly pay per person. Egypt and South Africa are the top two users of the Internet in Africa. All of the capital cities there can get on the Internet. Some schools offer computer lessons but few students can enjoy computer fun at home.
1. Do kids in Africa like sports?
2. What sport in particular?
3. Do they have teams?
4. Do kids there spend a lot of time online?
5. Why not?
6. How much does it cost?
Answer:
1. yes
2. football
3. yes
4. no
5. It's really expensive
6. 20 hours costs over 600yuan