The Secret of Platform 13 - Session 8 - Reading Comprehension answers

In Session 8 of the reading comprehension series for "The Secret of Platform 13," students explore the nuances of the text through a series of questions designed to test their understanding. The phrase 'as safe as houses' is clarified to mean completely safe, while Mrs Trottle's plan for Ben following Nanny Brown's demise is revealed to be sending him to Ramsden Hall in the Midlands. The session also uncovers how Mrs Trottle inadvertently reveals her hiding spot to the rescuers by using Maneater in her bath, a scent recognized by The Plodger who resides in the sewers. Doreen Trout's chosen weapon is humorously identified as a pair of knitting needles. Additionally, the expression 'keep an eye on things' is explained to mean watching over something closely or carefully. Ben's mixed feelings about the plot to kidnap Raymond are examined; he feels included yet guilty, as he knows he must stay with Nanny Brown instead of travelling to the Island. Students are then challenged to summarise this session in no more than 50 words, encapsulating the key points and plot developments.