Tom's Midnight Garden - Chapters 24 and 25 - Reading Comprehension

In the reading comprehension activity based on "Tom's Midnight Garden," students are asked a variety of questions about the events in Chapters 24 and 25. The questions range from understanding why Peter dreams of Ely Cathedral, to the reasons behind characters' actions and feelings. For instance, Peter initially doesn't notice Hatty because he is preoccupied, and Hatty herself becomes frightened upon realizing how late it is, which is significant given the dangers of skating on the river in the evening as warned by the old men. The mysterious moment when Hatty's hand passes through Tom highlights the supernatural elements of the story.

Chapter 25 is aptly titled "Last Chance," hinting at a pivotal moment in the narrative, and the students are prompted to ponder why Aunt Gwen doesn't bring up the topic of the slippers with Tom. Tom's distress after his Friday night visit to the garden is also questioned, as is Mrs. Bartholomew's behaviour, who is described as asking increasingly desperate questions. The task culminates in a challenge for the students to concisely summarize the key points of these chapters in no more than fifty words, demonstrating their comprehension and ability to distill information effectively.