Comprehension: Stepmother Kills Herself

How old was Lois Castle when she killed her stepdaughter?
1. 35.
2. 23.
3. 58.
4. 28.
Why wasn’t Lois Castle arrested at that time?
1. There wasn’t enough proof.
2. She was pregnant.
3. She was telling the truth.
4. She was mentally ill.
What do you know from the passage?
1. Lou later believed Lois Castle.
2. The good news never reached Lou.
3. Beverly left immediately when she heard screaming inside the house.
4. Dorothy died from being struck on the skull.
What did Beverly Lisenby hear that day?
1. She heard someone knocking at the door.
2. She heard dog barking.
3. She heard Dorothy creaming for help.
4. She heard nothing.
What does a coroner do?
1. A coroner is a doctor who works for lawyers.
2. A coroner investigates crimes by asking questions.
3. A coroner is a crime-solving tool.
4. a coroner studies dead bodies and figures out the cause of death.