“Perhaps you won’t be with us next September, Evans.” James Roderick Evans appeared to ponder the Governor’s words deeply. “No. P’r’aps I won’t,” he said. As the prison van turned right from Chipping Norton on to the Oxford road, the hitherto silent prison officer unlocked the handcuffs and leaned forward towards the driver, “For Christ’s sake get a move on! It won’t take ‘em long to find out —’ “Where do ye suggest we make for?” asked the driver, in a broad Scots accent. “What about Newbury?” suggested Evans. i. How would you describe Evans in the above extract? a) solemn b) cheeky c) anxious d) cheerful ii. A ‘broad accent’ is that which is a) applied widely, all over the world. b) recognised by broadcasters. c) associated with the traditional speech of the local people. d) developed over several years for the purposes of special communication. iii. Evans suggested Newbury because ______ a) the police had already been to Newbury and would not expect to find him there. b) he was being playful and wanted to crack another joke at the police’s expense. c) he wanted the thrill of another chase and the opportunity to outsmart authorities. d) he did not want to risk going to a new place, and opted for something more familiar. iv. Choose the option that completes the given analogy. Silent : Loud :: Ponder : _____ a) meditate b) repeat c) exaggerated) overlook