The Wreck of the Zanzibar - Session 1 - Reading Comprehension suggested answers

The "Reading Comprehension suggested answers" for "The Wreck of the Zanzibar" provides insights into the characters and plot through a series of questions and answers. Michael is reminded of his childhood by eating crusty brown bread and honey. He chooses to open his gift alone upstairs, seeking privacy for the personal moment. Great Aunt Laura had kept a diary during an extraordinary period of her life, wishing to leave a record of her story for posterity. She yearned to emulate Lady Eugenia Fitzherbert's glamorous lifestyle and worldly experiences.

Laura is commended by all for being the first to spot the schooner, while the St Mary's gig's loss in the race is attributed to a missing oar. Despite Laura's eagerness to participate in rowing the gig, she is met with laughter and the dismissive attitude that girls do not partake in such activities. Tension arises between Billy and Father over the cleanliness of the milk buckets, and Laura wishes for Father to be gentler with Billy, fearing that her brother might leave for America and she would be left alone. The session concludes with a task to summarise the events of January 20th in no more than 50 words, challenging students to condense the narrative efficiently.