Kidnapped Chapters 1-2 Comprehension
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Kidnapped Chapters 1-2 Comprehension
A Journey to the House of Shaws
When David Balfour’s father died, he left David with little money but gave him a letter. It was addressed to Ebenezer Balfour, a relative David had never met, who lived at the House of Shaws. David set out on foot to find him, carrying the letter and hoping to learn what would become of him. The House of Shaws stood on a rise beyond the town. Its tall stone walls looked grand from a distance, but close up David noticed that parts of the building were neglected. He knocked, and an elderly man opened the door. This was Ebenezer. He seemed startled by the letter, then quickly tried to hide his surprise. David expected a warm welcome, but his uncle offered little kindness and asked sharp questions about the journey. David stayed at the house. He began to suspect that Ebenezer was hiding something about the family and the estate. The uncle was careful with money and guarded about the past. David did not know what his father’s letter meant, but he was determined to find out. The strange welcome left him uneasy: the House of Shaws might be his family home, yet it did not feel like a safe one.
Check your understanding
Answer using details from the passage. For questions asking you to explain, give a reason or piece of evidence.
- To deliver a letter to Ebenezer Balfour and find out what will become of him
- To visit a friend from school
- To buy a horse for his father
- He is generous with everyone
- He is unwilling to spend money freely
- He has lost all his money
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