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1. 1.

   Why do you think people enjoy ghost stories? Are stories about haunted places to be believed? Give reasons for your answer.

2. 2.

   Why couldn't Bill believe Rick?

3. 3.

   Do you think Bill's explanation was a practical one? Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Why was there no 'getting-off' from the train Rick had boarded?

5. 5.

   Write true or false for these statements.

   1. The camp was offered by Bill's colleague.
   2. Rick ventured out of his tent into the woods early in the morning.
   3. Bill seemed very interested to hear about Rick's experience.
   4. Mary Caron rode the train to visit Farmington.
   5. Nobody in the train noticed Rick getting aboard.
   6. The authorities did not believe in the talks behind Rick's disappearance.
6. 6.

   In the morning, his plan got another predictable response from Bill: 'OK. good luck, ghostbuster. I'll stick to camp.

   1. What did Bill mean by a ghostbuster?
   2. Why was Bill wishing the listener good luck?
   3. Why do you think Bill's response was so predictable?