Short Story: La Carte by Jeffrey ArcherComprehension exercises

Part 1A. Say: 1. When Arthur left the army 2. Where he had worked previously 3. Why he felt a little disappointed 4. What made him take the same job 5. How he intended to plan his boys future B. Explain what is meant by: 1. in a land fit for heroes jobs were not that easy to come by. 2. before his father had even set eyes on him C. Answer these: 1. Arthur asks the manager: And the future? Why did he ask him this question? 2. The cars no longer a toy for the eccentric rich or even just a necessity for the businessman. Do you think the works manager was right? Explain why/why not. D. Complete the following sentences: 1. As Arthur was determined not to have aboy working on a shopfloor of a car factory, he 2. Mark was a very successful student, since

Part 2 A. Take notes about the following: 1. Refer to Marks schedule and working conditions at the hotel. 2. Write at least four adjectives to characterise Sergeant Crann and his attitude/behaviour towards Mark. B. Answer the following:

1. How important was to Mark the calendar that hung above his bed? 2. What were Marks parents reactions when he comes back home at Christmas? 3. Explain why Mark waited for his friends outside the factory gate during his four-day break.C. Complete the following sentences. 1. Sergeant Crann repeats the sentence Your time will come, lad because 2. After seeing the hotel manager Mark

Part 3

A. Answer the following about Marks last day of work at the hotel.1. Refer to the importance of the dialogue between Mark and Jacques (maitre chef de cuisine). 2. Explain the meaning of: 2.1. because youve talent in those fingers. 2.2. a wasted talent 3. Wont need that where Im going. Say why Mark wouldnt need a reference from the hotel manager.

Part 4

A. Complete with ideas from the text.1. Marks parents didnt want to go up to London because 2. Arthur meant when he said now thats a real meal. B. Answer the following questions. 1. You cook almost as well as your mother. What does that mean about Arthurs character? 2. To celebrate the award Mark and his restaurant got, his parents agreed to make a journey down to London. Was it easy to persuade them to come to London? Explain.