Comprehension: Woman Dies in House Fire

What was Mrs. Cass probably doing when the fire broke out?
1. She was sleeping.
2. She was smoking.
3. She was waiting for her husband.
4. She was watching TV.
What might be the cause of the fire?
1. A fire started in the kitchen.
2. The fire was deliberately set.
3. The person fell asleep while smoking.
4. The fire was caused by lightening.
Why was Mr. Cass taken to a nursing home? Because he __________________.
1. was seriously burnt in the fire
2. was suffering from a deadly disease
3. didn’t know how to look after himself
4. was so sad that he might kill himself
Which of the following is true?
1. The Casses managed to give up smoking.
2. Mr. Cass sensed that his wife smoked behind his back and criticized her.
3. It had been a month since Mr. Cass smoked.
4. Mr. Cass hadn’t touched a cigarette for 6 months.
What was the reason that the old couple tried to quit smoking?
1. Smoking was too expensive.
2. Smoking was dangerous.
3. They did not like smoking as they got older.
4. They wanted to live longer.

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