Armistice Runner - Session 3 - Reading Comprehension answers

In "The Armistice Runner", during sessions 5 and 6, Lily and Tim take their dogs for a walk to the lake, a place Lily cherishes but fears she may not frequent in the future due to her grandparents' mortality. Lily eagerly waits to read Ernest's running log alone to uncover its secrets uninterrupted. The log, penned in first person, offers a personal account of Ernest's experiences and observations, including his runs by a beck—a stream. He writes to his brother Fred, expressing his hope that Fred avoids heroism, as it implies great danger. Ernest's 10-mile run took 85 minutes, and Lily's fascination with the log keeps her reading late into the night, eager to unravel more of Ernest and Fred's story.

Chapters 5 and 6 of "The Armistice Runner" reveal Lily's connection to the Lake District, her solitary exploration of Ernest's first-person running log, and her discovery of the term 'beck'. Ernest writes to his brother Fred, wishing to spare him from perilous acts of heroism. Completing a 10-mile run in 85 minutes, Ernest's dedication to running captivates Lily, who reads his log into the night, driven by a deepening interest in the brothers' tale.