Life goes by 4 BEFORE READING Chapter 1 Choose the best option. a. This last chapter told us about Benjamin 1. ghting with his father, breaking his heart, and going to war. 2. travelling with his mother, working, and attending university. 3. falling in love, being successful, and going to war. b. At the end of the chapter, Benjamin 1. led the same life as usual, even after the Civil War. 2. was unhappy with the life he had created for himself. 3. felt grateful to have his family, friends, and his job. 2 Some events from the previous chapters are going to happen again to Benjamin. Complete the sentences with your ideas or events from the previous chapters. a. Love: Benjamin fell in love with Hildegarde when he was 20. Maybe this time .................................................................................................................................. b. War: ......................................................................................................................................... Maybe this time he will be part of the Great War in Europe. c. University: Benjamin tried to enter Yale, but it was a disaster. Maybe this time ................................................................................................................. d. Parties: Benjamin met his love at a dance party at Shevlins . Maybe this time ................................................................................................................................. e. Childhood: Benjamin s age and appearance matched at last. Maybe this time ................................................................................................................. f. Work: ...................................................................................................................................... Maybe this time someone else will become the CEO of the company. 3 How do you think the story will end? Write a few lines about a possible ending to the story, specifying what will become of Benjamin, who he will meet, and what he will do. ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... ........................................................................................................................................................... 55