The last train: reading quiz

Question 1

Why did Amali really plan the trip?

Accepted Answer

To give Priya a break after a difficult few months

Answer

To look for a job at a guesthouse in Ella

Answer

Because Priya had asked her to organise it

Question 2

Priya enjoyed standing at the edge at the top of Ella Rock.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 3

Why did the friends miss the last train?

Accepted Answer

They took a wrong turn in thick cloud.

Answer

The train left earlier than usual.

Answer

They left their tickets at the guesthouse.

Question 4

Which two things had happened before the trip?

Accepted Answer

Amali had lost her job.

Accepted Answer

Priya's father had been in and out of hospital.

Answer

Amali had found a new job.

Answer

Priya had told Amali about her fear of heights.

Question 5

What does 'we were both pretending to be fine' tell us about the friends?

Accepted Answer

Each was hiding her own problems to look after the other.

Answer

They did not trust each other any more.

Answer

They were both angry about the missed train.

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