Always quote a short proverb from the story in your answer. It shows close reading and impresses examiners. For example: “The hand that returns the hoe to the earth is richer than the hand that holds only coins.”

The Homecoming of Festus " is the opening chapter of the novel The Eagles Have Flown by Henry Treece . It follows Festus, a young boy of Roman descent, as he returns to his family's villa in Britain after a week-long journey to sell woollen cloth.

Based on the text of the chapter, here are the common comprehension questions and their answers:

Describe the setting. A: A rural or traditional village, possibly in Africa or the Caribbean, with close-knit family and community life.