The Farm at Lane's End - Chapter 6

 Key Words

Fox den - where foxes  live. 

to turn in - to go to bed

in a jiffy - in a very short time.  I'll be back in a jiffy.

discharge papers - release documents from hospital - permission to go home.

to nip - to go quickly - I'll just nip next door.

bangers and mash - sausages and mashed potatoes

sound asleep - fast asleep - sleeping deeply.

in the nick of time - at/ in  the very last moment

The Text



Questions

Where did Farmer Ken see a fox?

What do foxes like for dinner?

What was Dave's plan for Sunday lunch?

What did mum want help with at the hospital?

What did Farmer Ken and Dave bring with them for mum's luggage?

What did the nurse tell mum?

Why did mum need help going upstairs?

What did Farmer Ken forget to do in the bedroom?

What did Dave offer mum for lunch?

Did Farmer Ken forget to lock the chicken coop?

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