in this hilarious poem, Colonel Fazackerley is pleased to outwit the ghost in his castle.
In refusing to treat the ghost as a frightening supernatural phenomenon, the Colonel
managed to drive the ghost away in despair. Write three short paragraphs for a debate
on the topic given below. Remember, a debate is an argument or discussion expressing
differing opinions. Write either FOR OR AGAINST the topic
GHOSTS - FACT OR FICTION
Use these tips
• Focus on the topic
• Use polite and grammatically correct language
• Use phrases like in my opinion.... I think
• Do not repeat facts
• When you sum up, restate your viewpoint.
Answers
Answer:
Answer these questions.
1. What happened on the first evening? How did the ghost try to
warn off Colonel Fazackerley?
Ans: On the first evening Colonel while waiting to dine was taking
a fine sherry wine, when the ghost with a furious flash and a flare
shot out of chimney and shivered ‘ Beware’.
2. How did the Colonel show that he was not scared of the ghost?
Ans: Colonel put down his glass and said my dear fellow, that’s
really first class! . I just can’t conceive how you do it all. I imagine
you are going to a Fancy Dress Ball.
3. How did the ghost initially react to the Colonel’s indifference?
Ans: The ghost initially reacted by making a withering cry .
4. How did the ghost try to scare the colonel?
Ans: The ghost tried to scare the Colonel by giving a roar in his
phosphorous cloak. He floated between ceiling and floor. He
walked through a wall and returned through a pane and backed up
the chimney and came down again.
5. What did the Colonel say that left the ghost speechl