What does the sentence “the longer I know people the more they puzzle me” mean?
Once I know people for a long time, we always play puzzle games together.
Time will reveal the true personality of a person.
People always get me in trouble as we know each other for a long time.
I am always misunderstood by people.
When I first met Edward Hyde Burton…
I knew him very well.
he was a tiny little young man.
he was always neatly and noisily dressed.
he was a man of all a piece.
Choose an expression below that cannot replace the underlined phrase. “She was always neatly and elegantly in accordance with her age and position.”
In opposition to
In conformity with
In line with
In tune with
Why do people like old Burton?
He had a united and affectionate family
He was kind with gentle voice and benign smile.
He was small and frail and could arouse your instincts of protection.
All of above.
Which statement about young Burton- Lenny Burton below is not true?
He lost quite a lot of money on bridge.
He lived on remittance.
He won quite a deal from old Burton.
He was attractive to women.
What was the crucial reason for young Burton to see old Burton and ask for a job?
He was cut off from home.
They are both athletes and good at swimming.
He thought old Burton was a kind and generous man as he looked like.
For the namesake.
What were the two Burtons both good at?
Swimming
Joking
Playing bridge
Drinking
After reading the story, what expressions below would be proper to describe the real old Burton? （多选）
Kindhearted.
Nasty-nice
Mean and jealous
Decent (得体的)
Did old Burton know young Burton would be drowned?
Probably yes.
Not sure.
Absolutely not.
It’s not important.
What do you think is the author’s attitude toward Burton after this incident?
Respect
Kind
Confused
Despise