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The Canterville Ghost
The Canterville Ghost

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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CHAPTER XXI "REGARDING THE CAFFIE AFFAIR" After the departure of her son and the detective, Madame Cormier was prostrated.

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CHAPTER XXI
"REGARDING THE CAFFIE AFFAIR"
After the departure of her son and the detective, Madame Cormier was
prostrated.
Her son!
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The Canterville Ghost

Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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Reading 1/47 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER XXI
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"REGARDING THE CAFFIE AFFAIR"
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After the departure of her son and the detective, Madame Cormier was
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prostrated.
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Her son!
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AFFAIR

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After

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and

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CAFFIE

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CHAPTER

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Cormier

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departure

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detective

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her

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Madame

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of

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prostrated

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From this reading prostrated.

REGARDING

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son

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THE

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was

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XXI

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From this reading CHAPTER XXI

Chapter Quiz

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What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of Chapter 11?

Which core linguistic virtue or character attribute is emphasized in this passage?

According to the text: "CHAPTER XXI...", what tone does the author establish?

Shadowing Practice

Repeat the selected source lines aloud to practice rhythm, stress, and clear US English pronunciation.

Narrator: CHAPTER XXI
Narrator: recover himself.