ICSE Class 10 · English · Treasure Chest
The Elevator
Chapter summary, hard words and model exam answers for ICSE Class 10 English.
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About the author
William Sleator. Martin, a shy boy afraid of the old elevator in his apartment, meets a strange fat girl who shares his fear - building to a supernatural twist.
Summary
New building; old elevator groans; Martin always uses stairs.
New building; old elevator groans; Martin always uses stairs.
She appears in the elevator, presses basement though he wants floor 9.
She appears in the elevator, presses basement though he wants floor 9.
She knows details about him; smiles unsettlingly.
She knows details about him; smiles unsettlingly.
Elevator stops at floors that do not exist on the panel.
Elevator stops at floors that do not exist on the panel.
Supernatural horror - Martin cannot escape the girl or the machine.
Supernatural horror - Martin cannot escape the girl or the machine.
Hard words & meanings
| groaned | made a deep creaking sound |
| unsettling | making one uneasy |
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