The Power Cut

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1

What were Jack and Mia doing when the power went out?

a.
Eating dinner
b.
Watching a movie
c.
Reading books
2

How did Jack know the power was out on the whole street?

a.
He looked outside
b.
He called a friend
c.
He saw it on TV
3

What did the family do while waiting for the electricity to return?

a.
Went to sleep
b.
Played card games
c.
Went outside
4

How did Jack and Mia feel at first after the power went out?

a.
Bored
b.
Excited
c.
Angry
5

Who thought the evening was more fun than the movie?

a.
Jack
b.
Their parents
c.
Mia
It was Saturday evening, and Jack and his sister Mia were watching a movie when suddenly the power went out. The entire house went dark. Jack checked outside and noticed the whole street was without electricity. They lit some candles and played card games with their parents while waiting. At first, they felt bored, but soon, everyone started enjoying the quiet evening without phones or TV. Two hours later, the lights came back. Mia said, “That was actually more fun than the movie.” They all agreed.
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