Question 1

Where were Liam and Joel walking at the start of the story?

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They were walking across a dune in the desert.

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They were walking along a river in the forest.

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They were walking across a bridge in the town.

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They were walking inside a cave in the mountain.

Question 2

What sound did Liam think he heard on the dune?

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He thought he heard a tune in the distance.

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He thought he heard a car engine starting.

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He thought he heard thunder in the sky.

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He thought he heard a bird calling loudly.

Question 3

What object did the boys find in the sand?

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They found an old metal tube in the sand.

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They found a heavy stone wheel in the sand.

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They found an old rusty shovel in the sand.

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They found a wooden stick in the sand.

Question 4

What food was inside the half-buried box?

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They found dried fruit and a prune inside the box.

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They found biscuits and jam inside the box.

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They found bread and cheese inside the box.

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They found apples and pears inside the box.

Question 5

Who helped Liam and Joel at the end of the story?

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A farmer helped them by giving water and shelter.

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A sailor helped them by rowing across the river.

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A shopkeeper helped them by giving bread and milk.

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A teacher helped them by showing the way home.

Question 6

Why did the dune slide down carrying the boys?

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It slid because the sand was loose and unstable.

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It slid because the farmer dug tunnels under it.

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It slid because the wind was pushing too hard.

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It slid because Max barked at the dune.

Question 7

Why were the words on the note difficult to read?

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They were difficult because the sun had made them fade.

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They were difficult because they were written in code.

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They were difficult because they were written upside down.

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They were difficult because they were covered in water.

Question 8

Why did Liam wonder who left the note?

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He wondered because it could be a warning or help.

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He wondered because the note was written in song.

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He wondered because he thought Max wrote the note.

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He wondered because he wanted to sell the note.

Question 9

Why did the farmer call the boys brave, bold, and smart?

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He called them that because they kept walking in the desert heat.

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He called them that because they planted trees in the sand.

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He called them that because they played music on the flute.

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He called them that because they built a new windmill in the desert.

Question 10

Why did Joel whisper about another adventure at night?

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He whispered because he wanted to keep exploring after surviving.

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He whispered because he wanted to chase the dog around.

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He whispered because he wanted to sell the tube in the market.

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He whispered because he wanted to avoid going home again.

Question 11

What lesson can be learned from this story?

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The lesson is that courage and persistence help you overcome challenges.

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The lesson is that notes in the sand should be ignored.

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The lesson is that dogs can solve problems alone.

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The lesson is that deserts are too dangerous to visit.

Question 12

How did Max the dog help in the story?

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Max helped by finding the box buried in the sand.

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Max helped by chasing away the farmer’s sheep.

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Max helped by carrying the boys across the dune.

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Max helped by playing music on the flute.

Question 13

What might have happened if the farmer had not helped them?

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They might have run out of water in the desert.

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They might have flown home on the windmill.

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They might have floated away on the sand dune.

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They might have fallen into a cave of treasure.

Question 14

Why is the dune sliding described louder than a hundred trains?

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It is described that way to exaggerate how noisy the slide was.

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It is described that way to show dunes can sing softly.

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It is described that way to say dunes are always silent.

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It is described that way to show dunes can whistle like birds.

Question 15

What do Liam’s final words about courage show about him?

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They show he believed courage grows with every adventure.

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They show he believed courage can be sold in the market.

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They show he believed courage only belongs to adults.

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They show he believed courage is not needed for travel.

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