📖 Read the Passage

The Lighthouse Keeper's Dog

Every evening, just as the sun dipped below the horizon, an old lighthouse keeper named Thomas would climb the winding stairs to light the great lamp at the top of the tower. His faithful dog, Biscuit, always waited at the bottom of the stairs, tail wagging, ready to greet him when he came back down.

One stormy October night, the wind howled and rain lashed the rocky coastline. Thomas noticed a small fishing boat struggling in the rough waves, its lights flickering in the darkness. He worked quickly to make the lighthouse beam as bright as possible, turning up the lamp to its full strength.

Biscuit began to bark loudly and ran to the door. Thomas followed and peered through the rain. To his relief, the fishing boat had spotted the lighthouse beam and was slowly steering away from the jagged rocks toward the safety of the harbour.

The next morning, the fishermen came to the lighthouse to thank Thomas. He smiled and patted Biscuit on the head. "Don't thank me," he said quietly. "Biscuit heard them first."

✏️ Part 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

🖊️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

Answer each question in full sentences using evidence from the passage.