The question of innocence BEFORE READING 3 Chapter 1 Servants were expected to know their place when they worked in houses. Circle what you think this means. a. They had to know the house and garden extremely well. b. They had to learn the duties which they were expected to do. c. They had to behave and act as servants and not be on familiar terms with their employers. d. They had to obey orders without ever asking questions. e. They had to stay in certain rooms of the house and were not permitted to go into all the rooms. 2 Children usually look and are very sweet and innocent. Which of the following films and books show a different side to children? Tick the correct answers. The Others Lord of the Flies The Little Prince Peter Pan Pirates of the Caribbean Oliver Twist Alice in Wonderland Home Alone The Exorcist 3 The governess leads a very lonely life for such a young woman. Who do you think she begins to make friends with? Underline the right answer. a. The local clergyman; b. The daughter of a family who live nearby; c. The housemaid; d. The gardener; e. Mrs Grose, the housekeeper; f. The teacher from the village school; g. The children s uncle. 36