Derry: I’d not come to steal anything. Mr. Lamb: No, no. The young lads steal...scrump the apples. You’re not so young. Derry: I just...wanted to come in. Into the garden. Mr. Lamb: So you did. Here we are, then. Derry: You don’t know who I am. Mr. Lamb: A boy. Thirteen or so. Derry: Fourteen. [Pause] But I’ve got to go now. Good-bye. Mr. Lamb: Nothing to be afraid of. Just a garden. Just me. Derry: But I’m not...I’m not afraid. (Pause) People are afraid of me.
Why does Mr. Lamb feel that Derry has not come to steal?
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Cite instances from the extract which show that Mr. Lamb is trying to put Derry at ease.
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Choose the correct statement:
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- Derry entered the garden as he was fascinated by the bees.
- Derry came to meet Mr. Lamb.
- They were well acquainted with each other.
- Derry entered as he wanted to see the garden.
The Correct Option is D
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People are afraid of Derry because .........
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