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Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXVIII · CHAPTER 3

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CHAPTER 3 AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY "What is the matter?" cried the cook, entering the room; "when will master have his dinner?" "Never." "And, his supper?" "I don't know.

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CHAPTER 3
AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY
"What is the matter?"
cried the cook, entering the room; "when will
master have his dinner?"
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXVIII · CHAPTER 3

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Reading 1/73 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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CHAPTER 3
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AN ASTOUNDING DISCOVERY
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"What is the matter?"
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cried the cook, entering the room; "when will
Line 5
master have his dinner?"
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3

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From this reading CHAPTER 3

AN

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ASTOUNDING

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CHAPTER

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cook

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cried

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dinner

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DISCOVERY

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entering

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have

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his

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is

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master

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matter

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room

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the

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What

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when

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will

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Chapter Quiz

Use these questions to verify literal comprehension before continuing to the next chapter.

What is the central narrative or theme conveyed in this section of CHAPTER 3?

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

According to the text: "CHAPTER 3...", 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 3
Narrator: Surely Professor Hardwigg did not intend the old woman