This reading comprehension activity has been specifically created to give its readers practice at inferring characters’ thoughts and feelings. The tailormade text intentionally incorporates a wide range of clues, in the two characters’ words and actions, that will help its readers develop their inferential skills. Answers are provided.

Students can practise their inference skills by answering the questions on this short text, which was specifically written to relate to the English topic of Alfred Noyes’ The Highwayman. Early finishers, or all the students if you want them to practise their creative writing skills, can attempt the story continuation activity.