Question 1

Who were the main characters in the story?

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The main characters were two children named Ella and Jordan.

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The main characters were two children named Jack and Ella.

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The main characters were two children named Sam and Ruby.

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The main characters were two children named Tom and Mia.

Question 2

Where were Ella and Jordan hiking?

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They were hiking along the grey cliffs above the sea.

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They were hiking across a wide desert with sand dunes.

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They were hiking over snowy mountains with ice peaks.

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They were hiking through a dark forest full of trees.

Question 3

What did Ella and Jordan find carved into the cliffs?

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They found strange symbols carved into the cliff face.

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They found heavy chains hanging from the cliff face.

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They found bright crystals growing from the cliff face.

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They found shiny coins buried inside the cliff face.

Question 4

How many carvings did the children count before the door appeared?

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They counted eight carvings before the door appeared.

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They counted ten carvings before the door appeared.

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They counted twelve carvings before the door appeared.

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They counted six carvings before the door appeared.

Question 5

What kind of food was placed on the table inside the tunnel?

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The food was bread, steak, and fruit on the table.

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The food was soup, fish, and rice on the table.

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The food was cake, milk, and cheese on the table.

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The food was eggs, beans, and nuts on the table.

Question 6

Why did Jordan think they should survey the place?

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He thought so because the strange marks looked unusual and important.

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He thought so because the cliffs were bright and shiny.

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He thought so because he wanted to count the waves.

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He thought so because he wanted to sit down and rest.

Question 7

Why did Ella believe the carvings conveyed a warning?

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She believed it because the symbols looked serious and mysterious.

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She believed it because the carvings were shaped like animals.

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She believed it because the carvings looked colourful and happy.

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She believed it because the carvings were written in numbers.

Question 8

Why did Ella and Jordan enter the tunnel?

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They entered because they wanted to explore the hidden door.

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They entered because they wanted to find a place to sleep.

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They entered because they wanted to escape the storm.

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They entered because they wanted to hide from the hawk.

Question 9

Why did the rocks begin to shift behind them?

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The rocks shifted because the tunnel was unstable and dangerous.

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The rocks shifted because the hawk flew into the tunnel wall.

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The rocks shifted because they dropped heavy food on the floor.

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The rocks shifted because the note told them to leave.

Question 10

Why did the children push a boulder aside?

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They pushed it aside because they needed to escape the tunnel.

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They pushed it aside because they wanted to hide the food.

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They pushed it aside because they wanted to build a wall.

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They pushed it aside because they wanted to find more carvings.

Question 11

What lesson can readers learn from this story?

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Readers can learn that courage and teamwork can help escape danger.

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Readers can learn that danger should always be ignored.

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Readers can learn that food is the best way to solve problems.

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Readers can learn that cliffs are always safe to explore alone.

Question 12

How did Ella and Jordan show bravery?

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They showed bravery by entering the tunnel and escaping the rocks.

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They showed bravery by running away from the carvings.

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They showed bravery by leaving quickly without exploring.

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They showed bravery by waiting quietly for the teacher.

Question 13

What might have happened if they had not escaped the tunnel?

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They might have been trapped inside the cliffs for many years.

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They might have travelled to another desert with new caves.

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They might have returned to school early without trouble.

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They might have found more fruit and bread to eat happily.

Question 14

Why is the sound of the waves described as a thousand drums?

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It is described that way to show the sea was loud and powerful.

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It is described that way to say the sea was a playground.

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It is described that way to mean the sea had no water.

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It is described that way to say the sea was very quiet.

Question 15

What do Ella and Jordan’s actions show about them?

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Their actions show they were curious, brave, and determined.

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Their actions show they were distracted, slow, and unhelpful.

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Their actions show they were weak, timid, and lazy.

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Their actions show they were rude, selfish, and careless.

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