THE SPARE KEY · PROGRAMME ORIGINAL
What does Leila
really want?
When Sami held out the library key, Leila reached for it too quickly. She tucked both hands beneath the desk. “You can keep it if you like,” she said. Her eyes followed the brass key as he turned it over.
YOUR TASK
What suggests that Leila wants the key, despite what she says? Quote one detail and explain how it supports your inference.
A starting point, if you need one
Look for a difference between Leila’s words and actions. Choose a short quotation. What does that action suggest about her feelings?
A further challenge, instead
Offer a second plausible interpretation of one detail. Explain which interpretation is better supported by the rest of this extract.