Problem: CHAPTER XIX. VICTOR FROM VANQUISHED ISSUES

Now that everything was settled Eric wished to give up teaching and go back to his own place. True, he had "signed papers" to teach the school for a year; but he knew that the trustees would let him off if he procured a suitable substitute. He resolved to teach until the fall vacation, which came in October, and then go. Kilmeny had promised that their marriage should take place in the following spring. Eric had pleaded for an earlier date, but Kilmeny was sweetly resolute, and Thomas and Janet agreed with her.

"There are so many things that I must learn yet before I shall be ready to be married," Kilmeny had said. "And I want to get accustomed to seeing people. I feel a little frightened yet whenever I see any one I don't know, although I don't think I show it. I am going to church with Uncle and Aunt after this, and to the Missionary Society meetings. And Uncle Thomas says that he will send me to a boarding school in town this winter if you think it advisable."

Eric vetoed this promptly. The idea of Kilmeny in a boarding school was something that could not be thought about without laughter.

"I can't see why she can't learn all she needs to learn after she is married to me, just as well as before," he grumbled to her uncle and aunt.

"But we want to keep her with us for another winter yet," explained Thomas Gordon patiently. "We are going to miss her terrible when she does go, Master. She has never been away from us for a day--she is all the brightness there is in our lives. It is very kind of you to say that she can come home whenever she likes, but there will be a great difference. She will belong to your world and not to ours. That is for the best--and we wouldn't have it otherwise. But let us keep her as our own for this one winter yet."
1. Who wants to be wed?
2. With whom?
3. Who is in more of a hurry?
4. Has anyone else weighed in on this?
5. Who?
6. Who do they side with?
7. Are they related to her?
8. How so?
9. Do they see her often?
10. How much longer do they wish things to stay the same?
11. What is the groom-to-be's job?
12. Is he greatly committed to it?
13. When does he want to stop?
14. Is he under contract?
15. What does he have to do to get out of it?
16. Is the bride-to-be a social butterfly?
17. How does she react to strangers?
18. Where is she going with her relatives?
19. Where are they thinking of sending her?
20. Does the groom-to-be take this seriously?
Answer: 1. Eric
2. Kilmeny
3. Eric
4. Yes
5. Thomas and Janet
6. With Kilmeny
7. Yes
8. Uncle and aunt
9. Yes
10. For this winter
11. He's a teacher
12. No
13. In October
14. Yes
15. Procure a substitute
16. No
17. She's a little frightened
18. To church
19. Boarding school
20. No

Q: Sudha Chandran, a famous dancer from India, had to have her right leg cut after a car accident. She was also cut off on her career road. Though the accident brought her bright career to a stop, she didn't give up. In the painful months that followed, Sudha met a doctor who developed a man-made leg for her. So strongly, she wanted to go back to dancing. Sudha believed in herself and she thought she could realize her dream. After every public recital , she would ask her dad about her performance. "You still have a long way to go" was the answer she used to get in return. In January 1984, Sudha made a historic comeback by giving a public recital in Bombay. She performed in such a great manner that it moved everyone to tears. That evening when she asked her dad the usual question, he didn't say anything. He just touched her feet as a praise. Sudha's comeback was so moving that a film producer decided to make the story into a hit film. When someone asked Sudha how she had managed to dance again, she said quite simply, "YOU DON'T NEED FEET TO DANCE." Nothing is impossible in this world. If you have the will to win, you can achieve anything.

Answer the following questions:
1. What kind of activity does Sudha do?
2. What stopped her career?
3. Did she get hurt?
4. Who did she meet next?
5. What did he build for her?
6. What year did she start performing again?
7. Where was it?
8. Did they shoot a movie about it?
9. Why was it movie worthy?
10. Who watches her perform?
11. Did he talk much?
12. Does Sudah say she requires legs to perform?
13. What do you need?
14. Does her father think she has to work hard?
15. Were her performances private?
16. How did the people react?
17. Who chose to turn it into a movie?
A: 1. dancing
2. a car accident
3. yes
4. Sudha met a doctor
5. a man-made leg
6. 1984
7. Bombay
8. Yes
9. Yes
10. Her dad
11. No
12. No
13. The will to win
14. Yes
15. No
16. They were moved to tears
17. a film producer

Problem: CHAPTER 30

She's a winsome wee thing, She's a handsome wee thing, She's a bonnie wee thing, This sweet wee wifie of mine. --BURNS

'Look here, Amy,' said Guy, pointing to a name in the traveller's book at Altdorf.

'Captain Morville!' she exclaimed, 'July 14th. That was only the day before yesterday.'

'I wonder whether we shall overtake him! Do you know what was this gentleman's route?' inquired Guy, in French that was daily becoming more producible.

The gentleman having come on foot, with nothing but his knapsack, had not made much sensation. There was a vague idea that he had gone on to the St. Gothard; but the guide who was likely to know, was not forthcoming, and all Guy's inquiries only resulted in, 'I dare say we shall hear of him elsewhere.'

To tell the truth, Amabel was not much disappointed, and she could see, though he said nothing, that Guy was not very sorry. These two months had been so very happy, there had been such full enjoyment, such freedom from care and vexation, or aught that could for a moment ruffle the stream of delight. Scenery, cathedrals music, paintings, historical association, had in turn given unceasing interest and pleasure; and, above all, Amabel had been growing more and more into the depths of her husband's mind, and entering into the grave, noble thoughts inspired by the scenes they were visiting. It had been a sort of ideal happiness, so exquisite, that she could hardly believe it real. A taste of society, which they had at Munich, though very pleasant, had only made them more glad to be alone together again; any companion would have been an interruption, and Philip, so intimate, yet with his carping, persecuting spirit towards Guy, was one of the last persons she could wish to meet; but knowing that this was by no means a disposition Guy wished to encourage, she held her peace.
1. Who is Burns referring to?
2. What did Guy show Amy?
3. Where was it listed?
4. Whose French was improving?
5. Was the guide any help?
6. How had the last few months been?
7. Full of what?
8. What did they have in Munich?
9. What did it make them long for?
10. How did Phillip feel about Guy?
Answer:
1. Amy,
2. a name
3. in the a book
4. Guy
5. no
6. so very happy,
7. enjoyment,
8. A taste of society
9. being alone
10. persecuting