Read through the following text twice before trying to answer the questions.

Three were men and one a woman, and all were oddly dressed. They wore round hats that rose to a small point a foot above their heads, with little bells around the brims that tinkled sweetly as they moved. The hats of the men were blue; the little woman's hat was white, and she wore a white gown that hung in plaits from her shoulders; over it were sprinkled little stars that glistened in the sun like diamonds. The men were dressed in blue, of the same shade as their hats, and wore well polished boots with a deep roll of blue at the tops. The men, Dorothy thought, were about as old as Uncle Henry, for two of them had beards. But the little woman was doubtless much older: her face was covered with wrinkles, her hair was nearly white, and she walked rather stiffly.

When these people drew near the house where Dorothy was standing in the doorway, they paused and whispered among themselves, as if afraid to come farther. But the little old woman walked up to Dorothy, made a low bow.

Now you have read it twice, have a go at answering the following questions independently. Use the format that has been set up for you on Purple Mash. 

1.  R - What was odd about the men and woman?
2.  R - What colours were the hats of the men and woman?
3.  R - Why did Dorothy think they were old? Give 2 reasons.
4.  I - Do you think Dorothy has met people like this before? Why?
5.  I - Why do you think the woman bowed towards Dorothy?

Home learners please could you submit your answers on by using the 2do template on Purple Mash.