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  Read the following extract carefully and answer the questions that follow,   (1 x 3 = 3) The two boys were seated at the bedside of a girl of about twenty who, propped up on pillows, wearing a pretty lace jacket, was listening to their chatter, her eyes soft and tender. (a) Who does 'a girl' refer to? (b) What is the relation between the girl and the two boys? (c) Which mansion was the girl in?

Answer:

    (a) 'A girl' refers to 'Lucia', the boy's sister. (b) The girl was the sister of the two boys. (c) The mansion was a hospital.