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comprehension check
1 where is lidisfame (holy island) situated? can it be considered a true island ?
2 do the fame islands lie far from holy isle? why does the number of the islands vary? are they good for men?
3 what is the most conspicuous feature of coquet island?
4 are there any true islands southward along the northern sea?
5 what is the first real island to be encountered in the english channel? why has is been described as a miniature england? what surprises the visitors?
6 where are the scilly isles situated? what do people do to keep out the wet? how do the inhabitants learn about a coming storm? do they get their living only by fishing? how else?
7 what does the isle of man signify for many people? is man english, irish or scottish? what is man today?