be; begin; come; drink; eat; explain; feed; meet; read; seem; speak; spread; write; find; get; give; go; have; know; learn The mystery of Kaspar Hauser The mystery of Kaspar Hauser (1) ___ in Nuremberg, Germany, about 200 years ago. One morning, the people of the town (2) __ a young man standing alone in the square. He was holding a piece of paper in his hand. The paper (3) __ only that he (4) __ the son of a soldier. Kaspar (5)___ how to say a few words and when given a paper and pencil he (6) __ his name, but he (7) ___ completely ignorant about everyday life. At first he (8) __ only bread and (9) ___ only water, but he gradually (10) ___ used to ordinary meals. He also (11) __ to talk properly. The real truth about his birth remains a mystery, but it is probable that his father kept him in one small room for the whole of his early life. He (12) ___ him on bread and (13)___ him water to drink. Kaspar never (14) ___ out, he never (15)___ to anyone or (16) __ other children. In spite of this extraordinary childhood, Kaspar was not stupid. He (17) ___ books and (18) ___ discussions with teachers and philosophers. News about Kaspar (19) ___ through Europe and visitors (20) ___ from abroad to meet him. use past simple