Passengers
Richard
Onslow
Vocabulary
Mixed Bag
100

How many people were making their way to the platform?

a crowd

100

What will Richard always believe in regarding Onslow?

That he saved a life that day (line 14)

100

What is his job?

platform inspector

100

firm handshake

strong

100

Why did Onslow tell Richard not to sacrifice himself for Sofia?

any justified opinion is accepted

200

How do the passengers feel as they are back on the reopened platform?

frustrated, annoyed

200

How did Richard feel about his grow bag?

it is previous to him

200

Do you believe he did his job well or he overreacted?

explain your opinion

200

eagerly

excitedly

200

Why did people gossip about the real reason behind the disturbance on the line?

curiosity; they didn't want to let the mystery go

300

How long did they have to wait for the train?

an hour

300

Why do we say Richard is egocentric?

Because he stopped all the trains due to his school project

300

Who is Katja?

his wife

300

disclose

reveal what was previously kept private or secret

300

What do we use chia seeds for?

food, shakes, plants

400

What are the three possible reasons for the delay that the commuters mention?

dog on the tracks, a tourist, someone committing suicide

400

What was Richard's reaction upon hearing the announcement that the trains would resume soon?

he cringed

400

How long have he and Katja been together?

34 years

400

resume

start working again

400

What did the plumber say was the reason for the trains being stopped?

a tourist from Tanzania

500

What type of dog supposedly caused the delay?

Chihuahua

500

Why do you think Richard decided to hold his tongue?

Maybe he is embarrassed?

500

What is Onslow's surname?

Onslow Jenner

500

due to

because of

500

Why were the commuters restless?

because they couldn't wait to get out of there and get on their way

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