Question 1

Where were Holly and Marcus camping near the start of the story?

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They were camping near the forest edge

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They were camping near the wide river

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They were camping near the busy town

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They were camping near the tall mountain

Question 2

What did they discover at the bottom of the ravine?

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A rusted machine

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A golden statue

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A silver submarine

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A hidden library

Question 3

What kind of papers did they find scattered on the ground?

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Scraps of a magazine

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Pages of a diary

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Maps of the forest

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Letters from the mayor

Question 4

What word was written on the sealed box inside the hatch?

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Quarantine Material

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For Village Use

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Danger Keep Out

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Treasure Chest

Question 5

What was stamped on the crates near the machine?

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Marine Apparel

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Local Fruit

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Mountain Water

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Civil Supplies

Question 6

Why did Marcus think the machine had been part of a civil project?

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The notes on the scraps suggested it

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The machine was painted with bright colours

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The local farmers built it recently

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The mayor told them about it

Question 7

Why did Holly describe the discovery as strange, confusing, and exciting?

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Because the papers mentioned many odd uses

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Because she had lost her torch

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Because the ravine was very quiet

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Because she was tired from climbing

Question 8

Why did Holly ask if they should cancel the adventure?

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The machine suddenly started moving

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They saw the crows circling above

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The sun was setting too quickly

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They were hungry and needed food

Question 9

Why was climbing out of the ravine difficult?

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The rocks slipped and their arms grew tired

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The machine blocked their path upward

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The trees were too close together

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The ladder was broken and missing

Question 10

Why did the ravine feel like it was holding its breath?

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The sealed box created a heavy atmosphere

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The ground became very warm

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The birds flew away suddenly

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The machine started making music

Question 11

What lesson might the children take from their discovery?

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Some secrets may be too powerful to ignore

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Camping is never exciting

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Mysteries should never be written down

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Machines are always safe to use

Question 12

How do Holly and Marcus show responsibility in the story?

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They record the details to warn the town

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They throw the scraps of paper away

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They leave without telling anyone

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They open the sealed box for fun

Question 13

Why is the ravine an effective setting for this adventure?

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It is deep, hidden, and dangerous

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It is bright, open, and calm

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It is crowded, noisy, and safe

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It is plain, flat, and boring

Question 14

What effect does the hyperbole about the trampoline create?

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It shows how exhausted they felt climbing

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It shows the machine bounced around

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It shows they dreamed about school

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It shows they wanted to play games

Question 15

What question does the ending leave the reader with?

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What secrets still sleep inside the ravine

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Where Marcus kept his backpack

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Why Holly forgot her torch at camp

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When the town will repair the road

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