Midsummer Inference Reading Comprehension
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Midsummer Inference Reading Comprehension
The Lantern in the Ferns
On the longest evening of the year, Mara hurried along the forest track with a paper lantern tucked under her arm. She was meant to meet her cousin Finn at the old stone bridge before the village celebration. But the sky had turned the colour of ink, and the path looked unfamiliar. A tiny bell rang somewhere among the ferns. Mara stopped. A small figure in a green coat appeared beside a tree, holding a silver bottle. “One drop will show you the way,” it said. Before Mara could ask what was inside, the figure tipped the bottle. A blue mist curled around her lantern. At once, the lantern glowed brightly—but it pointed its beam towards a narrow path Mara had never noticed. She followed it and soon heard Finn calling. He was waiting by the bridge, soaked from the drizzle but grinning. “I thought you’d gone home,” he said. Mara laughed with relief. Then the lantern flickered and went dark. The little figure appeared again on the bridge rail. “The mist only lasts while you keep moving,” it said. “Next time, ask what’s in the bottle.” Finn raised an eyebrow. Mara nodded. “Next time, I will.” Together they walked towards the distant music, carrying the lantern between them.
Use the clues
Answer in complete thoughts. For written answers, include a clue from the story and explain what it suggests.
- She is worried but determined to reach Finn.
- She is pleased to be alone in the forest.
- She is angry that Finn is late.
- She is certain she knows exactly where she is.
- He is soaked from the drizzle.
- He is standing by an old stone bridge.
- He raises an eyebrow.
- He walks towards the music.
- It enjoys being mysterious and giving unexpected help.
- It is lost and needs Mara to find the bridge.
- It wants to keep Mara away from Finn.
- It is frightened of the forest.
- Mara is nervous about the little figure.
- Finn is waiting by the bridge.
- The figure wants to make Mara laugh.
- Mara and Finn are best friends.
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