Read the text and answer the questions.

CHAPTER IV

The sun rose red, the air was thick and hot. Anticipating that the day would be very oppressive, Vivian and Essper were on their horses' backs at an early hour. Already, however, many of the rustic revellers were about, and preparations were commencing for the fete champetre, which this day was to close the wedding festivities. Many and sad were the looks which Essper George cast behind him at the old castle on the lake. "No good luck can come of it!" said he to his horse; for Vivian did not encourage conversation. "O! master of mine, when wilt thou know the meaning of good quarters! To leave such a place, and at such a time! Why, Turriparva was nothing to it! The day before marriage and the hour before death is when a man thinks least of his purse and most of his neighbour. O! man, man, what art thou, that the eye of a girl can make thee so pass all discretion that thou wilt sacrifice for the whim of a moment good cheer enough to make thee last an age!"

Vivian had intended to stop and breakfast after riding about ten miles; but he had not proceeded half that way when, from the extreme sultriness of the morning, he found it impossible to advance without refreshment. Max, also, to his rider's surprise, was much distressed; and, on turning round to his servant, Vivian found Essper's hack panting and puffing, and breaking out, as if, instead of commencing their day's work, they were near reaching their point of destination.

1. How far did Vivian want to travel before stopping to eat?
2. How far did he get before stopping?
3. What made it necessary to stop?
4. Who else was affected by this?
5. Who is he?
6. Was the air thin?
7. Did the riders leave late?
8. Why?
9. What did the servant gaze at?
10. Where was it, in relation to him?
11. What's his name?
12. Did his employer want to talk with him?
13. Who did he address instead?
14. Who was around when they set out?
15. What were they getting ready for?
16. What celebration was that going to conclude?
17. Did the servant want to leave before the party?

Numbered answers:
1. ten miles
2. less than half that
3. the morning was sultry
4. MAx
5. a horse
6. noi
7. no
8. they anticipated the day would be oppressive
9. the castle on the lake
10. behind him
11. Essper George
12. no
13. his horse
14. rustic revellers
15. fete champetre
16. wedding festivities
17. no