1. Where was Sebastian when he spoke these words? 2. What was his idea, and what was he referring to?

Question

Read these lines from the story, then answer the questions.

‘That was my idea’ said Sebastian excitedly. ‘If only it would go a big faster.’

1. Where was Sebastian when he spoke these words? 

2. What was his idea, and what was he referring to? 

3. Was the idea a good one, and did it eventually succeed? How?

Answer 1

1. Sebastian was on the roof of the prison when he spoke these words. 

2. His idea was to be rescued from there only by a helicopter. He was referring to a helicopter that was coming to their rescue. 

3. The idea was quite good but it did not succeed. Sebastian had slipped and came tumbling down from the roof to the concrete below.