The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

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"We come from a modern country," says Mr Otis. "We don't believe in ghosts."

Before Reading Worksheet * Presentation * Setting & Characters * The Canterville Ghost (complete adapted text)

1. What is Canterville Chase?
2. Who warns Mr Otis about a ghost?
Chapter 2: The Bloodstain

The next morning, the Otis family came down to breakfast. To their surprise, the terrible bloodstain was once again on the floor. “That’s odd,” said Washington. “I have never known Pinkerton’s Stain Remover to fail. It must be the ghost.”

Read more: Chapter Two Worksheet The Bloodstain

Chapter 3: Friday the 13th

Screen Shot 2026-03-20 at 18.42.21 When he recovered a little strength, the ghost began planning his revenge. “I will haunt them again,” he thought.

Chapter 3: Worksheet:
English language Level: Intermediate+ A2-B1