Sinbad and the Valley of Diamonds

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What is the main way merchants acquired diamonds in 'Sinbad and the Valley of Diamonds'?

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Merchants acquired diamonds by collecting them from eagle nests.

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What does 'speedily dampened' mean in the context of the story?

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It means disheartened.

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What theme is supported by the detail 'I immediately saw an opportunity...' in the story?

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The theme of seizing opportunities.

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What can we infer about Sinbad based on his feelings in paragraph one?

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Sinbad is worried.

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What does the word 'acquaintances' mean in the story?

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It means friends.

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What is the significance of the eagles in the story?

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Eagles are significant because they are the source of the diamonds.

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How does Sinbad's character develop throughout the story?

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Sinbad evolves from being worried to taking action.

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What lesson can be learned from Sinbad's adventures?

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One lesson is the importance of courage and resourcefulness.

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What does the term 'merchants' refer to in the story?

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Merchants are individuals who trade goods, in this case, diamonds.

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What does the phrase 'desperate to escape' suggest about Sinbad's situation?

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It suggests that Sinbad is in a dangerous or uncomfortable position.