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Vocabulary:
- Physical = about the body
- Spiritual = about religion
- Supernatural = beyond the natural world
Story:
A doctor visits the girls. He checks for signs of sickness but finds none. He says the cause might be spiritual, not physical. The family becomes more worried.
Soon, other girls begin acting strangely too. They scream, fall down, and blame invisible spirits. Without modern science, people do not understand mental or emotional illness. If a doctor cannot explain the problem, many believe something supernatural is happening.
The fear in the community grows stronger every day.
Comprehension Questions:
5. Why does the doctor think the cause is spiritual?
- A. He finds a Devil’s mark on the girls
- B. The minister orders him to say it
- C. He cannot find a physical cause for their behavior
- D. He dislikes the accused women
6. What happens next in the village?
- A. The girls suddenly recover and apologize
- B. Other girls begin acting strangely too
- C. The governor immediately ends the panic
- D. The village holds new elections