202. Who was Sidney Peabody (complete B1 story)

Comprehension questions to read before listening to the complete B1-level story:
Who was Sidney Peabody?

1) What was unusual about the way Sidney Peabody looked?

2) According to Simon Fotheringay, the journalist and reporter, why did Sidney Peabody perform the miracle in Benalmadena?

3) What did people do in Madrid just before Sidney Peabody said the words: "I wish it would rain!"?

4) After talking to his friend, Stephen Smithers, who did Simon think Sidney Peabody was?

5) Did the detective believe Sidney Peabody wanted to help others by making it rain?

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