A Journey The Center OfThe Earth E-41:ASecret MessageDiscovered

Harry went to live with his uncle

• for five months.

• to be close to his future bride.

• to study earth science.

• to examine an old book.

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The book Professor Hardwigg was examining was

• a history book.

• a science book.

• a book of clues.

• a book about minerals.

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First, Professor Hardwigg examined the book. Then, a small piece of paper fell out of the book. Next, Professor Hardwigg

• was called to dinner.

• took a nap.

• picked up the paper and studied it.

• looked for clues to break the secret code.

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Professor Hardwigg did not go to dinner because

• he wasn't hungry.

• he didn't like what the cook had prepared.

• he had just eaten a wonderful meal.

• he was too interested in the code, to eat.

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What was it that convinced the professor that the words on the paper were truly some sort of important message?

• He found the name of a famous scientist from Ireland inside the book.

• The book had been written by a dead man.

• The book had been written by Arne Saknussemm.

• An ink blot that uncovered the name of a famous scientist who ay have written the message.

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When Harry discovered the secret of the code,

• he ran to tell his uncle.

• he ran to tell Gretchen.

• he wanted to destroy it.

• he was happy and excited.

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By keeping the secret to himself, Harry believed he could keep his uncle

• from danger.

• awake all night.

• from going insane.

• from eating dinner again.

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Feeling sorry for his uncle, Harry tells the professor the secret of the message. Next, the professor jumps with joy. Then,

• the professor makes plans for their journey.

• Harry and his uncle have dinner.

• Harry says good-bye to Gretchen.

• Harry tries to talk his uncle out of the trip.

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Another name for this story could be

• "Harry Visits Germany."

• "History Of Iceland."

• "A Code Is Broken."

• "Harry's Secret."

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This story is mainly about

• a clever man and his uncle.

• an old history book that reveals a hidden message.

• Harry's visit with his uncle.

• a message that will send two men to explore the secrets of the earth.

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