Question

Robert Green was 31 years old when he went to college. That was his first time he came into the classroom. Eleven years later, he received a doctor’s degree in physics.

From a young age, Robert Green lived a simple and poor life with his grandfather in the mountains of Boston. His grandfather taught him to read. Later he taught himself to read math books and physics books. From time to time, he bought old books with his saved money and read them all. At that time few people in Robert neighborhood knew about his love of reading and learning. But one person, Jane Keller, did know him. She worked in a library. Robert used to go there and he read everything in it. She suggested books to him to read.

A year later, he entered Bethel College. He was interested in everything that he had never seen before. He got an A in every subject. To his teacher’s surprise, he finished college in three years. His teachers encouraged him greatly and he continued his education at Stanford University.

Answer the following questions according to what you read.

1.How old was Robert Green when he became a college student?

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2.What did Robert buy with the saved money?

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3.Where did Jane Keller work?

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4.Did Robert get an A in every subject in Bethel College?

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5.Why were Robert’s teachers surprised at him?

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Answer 1