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The Canterville Ghost

Chapter V

Questions on the text

  • The ghost tells Virginia how he died. How did he die?


  • What do we find out about the blood-stain?


  • Does the ghost enjoy being a ghost?

Find the opposite for each word in the text.

  • happy →
  • full →

Make sentences in direct speech. (Be careful to use the punctuation marks correctly.)

  • Virginia said / I am sorry for you.
  • Virginia asked the ghost / Are you hungry?