Hey come on out!

Shinichi Hoshi was known for his ____________

• long science fiction stories

• mistery stories

• short-short science fiction stories

Who discovered the hole?

• The scientist

• The mayor

• The villagers

• The concessionaire

Which element of the story symoblizes a so-called easy solution for a big problem?

• The hole

• The shrine

• The typhoon

Complete the phrase of the old man:

"You might bring down a (a)   on us, lay off"

This is an example of foreshadowing

• "But the hole just calmly swallowed up the sound..."

• "Hey come on out!" ..."You might bring down a curse on us, lay off."

• "The typhoon had passed and the sky was a gorgeous blue. Even a certain village not far from the city had suffered damage."

2. In this story, what is remarkable about the hole that the villagers discover?

• It is very wide.

• It seems to be bottomless.

• It is in a holy place.

• It is filled with different things.

Who offers to fill the hole?

• one of the scientists

• a government worker

• a newspaper reporter

• one of the concessionaires

What is the main reason that "the hole gave peace of mind to the dwellers of the city"?

• The city dwellers were relieved to know that the nuclear waste was stored safely underground.

• The city dwellers could feel safe because the hole was in the village, miles from the city.

• The city dwellers were glad to have such a wonderful place in which to bury their dead.

• The city dwellers could produce more and more without worrying about the consequences.

How does the scientist in the story behave?

• acts as if the hole is unusual

• act as if the hole is not unusual

• acts as if the hole will go away

• acts as if the hole is dangerous

Write at least three things people throw into the hole.