Question 1

Where were Ethan and Chloe walking at the start of the story?

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They were walking along a dry track in the bush.

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They were walking across a sandy beach near the sea.

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They were walking inside a dark cave under the hills.

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They were walking through the busy streets of a town.

Question 2

What animal hopped through the scrub during their journey?

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A shy wallaby hopped through the scrub.

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A curious koala hopped through the scrub.

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A small kangaroo hopped through the scrub.

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A noisy emu hopped through the scrub.

Question 3

What animal did they see resting on the rocks?

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They saw a sly goanna resting on the rocks.

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They saw a sly kookaburra resting on the rocks.

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They saw a sly dingo resting on the rocks.

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They saw a sly wombat resting on the rocks.

Question 4

How did they climb safely down into the gorge?

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They used a rope tied to a gum tree to climb down.

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They used a plank of wood laid across the gap.

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They used a wooden ladder placed near the edge.

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They used a bridge built across the gorge.

Question 5

What did Ethan and Chloe do at the pools?

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They ate their lunch and splashed in the cool pools.

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They washed their clothes in the cool pools.

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They caught fish and cooked them by the pools.

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They built a raft and floated across the pools.

Question 6

Why did Chloe almost cry when the branch snapped?

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She almost cried because the loud noise startled her.

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She almost cried because she dropped her lunch in the sand.

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She almost cried because she wanted to go back home.

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She almost cried because she thought Ethan was lost.

Question 7

Why did Ethan reassure Chloe after the noise?

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He reassured her because he knew it was only the wind.

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He reassured her because he thought it was an animal.

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He reassured her because he wanted to stop and rest.

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He reassured her because he saw another person nearby.

Question 8

Why did the gorge seem so special to them?

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It seemed special because it was hidden, large, and quiet.

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It seemed special because it had swings and a playground.

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It seemed special because it was full of treasure and gold.

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It seemed special because it had shops and bright lights.

Question 9

Why did Chloe describe the land as rugged, wild, and beautiful?

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She described it that way because of the animals and scenery.

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She described it that way because of the houses and roads.

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She described it that way because of the farms and tractors.

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She described it that way because of the busy city streets.

Question 10

Why did they whisper about coming back one day?

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They whispered because they wanted to return and explore again.

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They whispered because they wanted to tell the wallaby.

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They whispered because they wanted to keep the gorge a secret.

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They whispered because they thought the gorge was dangerous.

Question 11

What lesson can children learn from this story?

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Children can learn that exploring nature takes courage and patience.

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Children can learn that all animals should be avoided in nature.

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Children can learn that staying home is always safer than adventure.

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Children can learn that secret places are never worth finding.

Question 12

How did Ethan and Chloe show teamwork?

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They showed teamwork by encouraging each other and sharing the climb.

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They showed teamwork by asking the goanna for help.

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They showed teamwork by refusing to stop and rest.

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They showed teamwork by racing each other to the top.

Question 13

What might have happened if they had not used the rope?

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They might have slipped on the rocks and hurt themselves.

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They might have built a bridge across the gorge.

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They might have flown over the gorge like a bird.

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They might have floated across the gorge on a boat.

Question 14

Why is the gorge described as wider than a thousand fields?

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It is described that way to exaggerate how huge it looked to them.

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It is described that way to say the gorge was a home for people.

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It is described that way to say the gorge was magical and alive.

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It is described that way to say the gorge was always quiet at night.

Question 15

What do Ethan and Chloe’s actions show about them?

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

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

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

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Their actions show they were shy, weak, and quiet.

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