Question 1

Who were the main characters in the story?

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The main characters were two children named Maya and Ben.

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The main characters were two children named Jack and Ruby.

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The main characters were two children named Liam and Aisha.

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The main characters were two children named Tom and Mia.

Question 2

Where did Maya and Ben find the strange garage?

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They found the strange garage at the edge of the harbour.

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They found the strange garage in the middle of the forest.

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They found the strange garage behind a busy market street.

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They found the strange garage next to their school playground.

Question 3

What was inside the chest in the garage?

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Inside the chest there were hundreds of glowing gems.

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Inside the chest there were piles of rusty tools.

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Inside the chest there were hundreds of paper maps.

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Inside the chest there were dozens of golden coins.

Question 4

What garden item did the children see in the garage?

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They saw a cabbage garden tool in the corner.

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They saw a broken shovel lying on the floor.

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They saw a watering can filled with flowers.

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They saw a basket full of pumpkins.

Question 5

What did the three gents in black coats say?

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They said the gems belonged to them and must be hidden.

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They said the gems were cursed and must be destroyed.

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They said the gems were fake and had no power.

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They said the gems were useless and could be thrown away.

Question 6

Why did the garage feel edgy and strange to Maya and Ben?

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It felt that way because it looked abandoned and mysterious.

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It felt that way because it was full of people buying food.

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It felt that way because it had been turned into a shop.

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It felt that way because it was brightly painted and noisy.

Question 7

Why did Ben argue that the gems should not be hidden?

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He argued they could bring light and help the city.

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He argued they were already broken and useless.

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He argued they could be sold for money in a market.

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He argued they were too heavy to move anywhere else.

Question 8

Why did the men say the gems were dangerous?

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They said the gems’ magic was too attractive to people.

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They said the gems would turn the garage into dust.

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They said the gems would explode if touched by children.

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They said the gems were cursed to turn into snakes.

Question 9

Why did the men drop their lantern and run away?

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They ran away because the gems suddenly blazed with light.

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They ran away because Maya shouted loudly at them.

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They ran away because the cabbage tool scared them.

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They ran away because Ben picked up a wooden stick.

Question 10

Why did Maya want to appoint someone wiser than them?

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She wanted a wise person to guard the gems safely.

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She wanted a wise person to sell the gems for food.

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She wanted a wise person to give the gems away.

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She wanted a wise person to bury the gems in the ground.

Question 11

What lesson can readers learn from this story?

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Readers can learn that courage and teamwork can protect what is valuable.

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Readers can learn that children should never explore new places.

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Readers can learn that treasures should always be hidden forever.

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Readers can learn that people should always run away from danger.

Question 12

How did Maya show bravery during the story?

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She showed bravery by speaking firmly to the men in coats.

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She showed bravery by hiding quietly in the cabbage garden.

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She showed bravery by waiting outside the garage.

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She showed bravery by running away without Ben.

Question 13

What might have happened if the gems stayed hidden?

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The gems might have stayed unused and their light wasted.

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The gems might have disappeared into thin air forever.

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The gems might have turned into dangerous monsters overnight.

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The gems might have rolled out and fallen into the sea.

Question 14

Why is the blaze of the gems described as brighter than a thousand suns?

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It is described that way to show how strong and dazzling the light was.

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It is described that way to mean the gems were cold and frozen.

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It is described that way to say the gems were small and weak.

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It is described that way to mean the gems were dark and dull.

Question 15

What do Maya and Ben’s actions show about them?

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

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

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

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

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