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The Fossil Hunters

Tim and Dean were great fossil hunters. They were the very best at finding dinosaur bones. Although Tim and Dean were quite similar, they were outright enemies. The two men got into vicious arguments all the time. They couldn’t coexist peacefully because

their egos were too large. Tim thought he was the best fossil hunter, while Dean was sure that he was much better than Tim.

What was Tim and Dean's primary activity?

• A) Collecting rare coins

• B) Hunting for treasure

• C) Finding dinosaur bones

• D) Exploring caves

The Fossil Hunters

Tim and Dean were great fossil hunters. They were the very best at finding dinosaur bones. Although Tim and Dean were quite similar, they were outright enemies. The two men got into vicious arguments all the time. They couldn’t coexist peacefully because

their egos were too large. Tim thought he was the best fossil hunter, while Dean was sure that he was much better than Tim.

Why couldn't Tim and Dean coexist peacefully?

• A) They had different methods of hunting

• B) Their egos were too large

• C) They wanted to hunt in different locations

• D) They didn't like fossils

One day, Tim was searching for fossils on the periphery of the city when he discovered a huge bone. He had never seen anything like it! He took his shovel and carefully excavated the dirt around it. As he dug, he uncovered more jagged bones. He realized that he had found an entire dinosaur skeleton! Tim couldn’t conceive a plan to remove the huge skeleton all by himself. Such an endeavor would be too arduous. He needed help. He tried to think of people who would be capable of helping him remove the skeleton without breaking it. The only person Tim could think of was Dean, his enemy.

What did Tim discover while searching for fossils?

• A) A rare gemstone

• B) A huge bone

• C) An ancient artifact

• D) A hidden treasure

One day, Tim was searching for fossils on the periphery of the city when he discovered a huge bone. He had never seen anything like it! He took his shovel and carefully excavated the dirt around it. As he dug, he uncovered more jagged bones. He realized that he had found an entire dinosaur skeleton! Tim couldn’t conceive a plan to remove the huge skeleton all by himself. Such an endeavor would be too arduous. He needed help. He tried to think of people who would be capable of helping him remove the skeleton without breaking it. The only person Tim could think of was Dean, his enemy.

Why did Tim decide he needed help with the skeleton?

• A) He didn't have the right tools

• B) He wanted to share the discovery

• C) The endeavor was too arduous to do alone

• D) The skeleton was located in a dangerous area

Tim ran into the city to find Dean. Tim found him and said, “Dean, I’ve found the skeletal remains of a huge terrestrial animal. But I can’t get the skeleton out by myself. Will you please help me?

Dean thought that Tim’s claim might be dubious. He replied, “If you’re serious about the skeleton, I’ll help.”

How did Dean initially react to Tim's claim about the skeleton?

• A) He was excited

• B) He was skeptical

• C) He was indifferent

• D) He was angry

Tim ran into the city to find Dean. Tim found him and said, “Dean, I’ve found the skeletal remains of a huge terrestrial animal. But I can’t get the skeleton out by myself. Will you please help me?

Dean thought that Tim’s claim might be dubious. He replied, “If you’re serious about the skeleton, I’ll help.”

Why did Tim go into the city to find Dean?

• A) To invite him to a party

• B) To show him a new discovery

• C) To ask for help with excavating a skeleton

• D) To challenge him to a fossil hunting competition

Tim excitedly showed Dean the skeleton’s locale. They worked together to carefully remove each bone. And to keep the bones together, they tied them with elastic strips. When they were finished, they had attained a perfect skeleton. They used plaster to make a mold of the dinosaur’s skull. They engraved their initials into it and gave it to the curator of a local museum.

Tim and Dean found out that they could work very well together. They decided to end their feud and become friends. By combining their talents, the men became even greater than they were before.

What did Tim and Dean use to keep the bones together while removing them?

• A) Rope

• B) Elastic strips

• C) Metal wires

• D) Glue

Tim excitedly showed Dean the skeleton’s locale. They worked together to carefully remove each bone. And to keep the bones together, they tied them with elastic strips. When they were finished, they had attained a perfect skeleton. They used plaster to make a mold of the dinosaur’s skull. They engraved their initials into it and gave it to the curator of a local museum.

Tim and Dean found out that they could work very well together. They decided to end their feud and become friends. By combining their talents, the men became even greater than they were before.

What did Tim and Dean do with the dinosaur's skull?

• A) Sold it to a collector

• B) Buried it again
  

• C) Made a mold of it using plaster

• D) Kept it for themselves

Tim excitedly showed Dean the skeleton’s locale. They worked together to carefully remove each bone. And to keep the bones together, they tied them with elastic strips. When they were finished, they had attained a perfect skeleton. They used plaster to make a mold of the dinosaur’s skull. They engraved their initials into it and gave it to the curator of a local museum.

Tim and Dean found out that they could work very well together. They decided to end their feud and become friends. By combining their talents, the men became even greater than they were before.

How did Tim and Dean mark their collaboration on the dinosaur skull mold?

• A) By painting it

• B) By engraving their initials into it

• C) By signing a document

• D) By taking a photo

Tim excitedly showed Dean the skeleton’s locale. They worked together to carefully remove each bone. And to keep the bones together, they tied them with elastic strips. When they were finished, they had attained a perfect skeleton. They used plaster to make a mold of the dinosaur’s skull. They engraved their initials into it and gave it to the curator of a local museum.

Tim and Dean found out that they could work very well together. They decided to end their feud and become friends. By combining their talents, the men became even greater than they were before.

What was the outcome of Tim and Dean working together on the skeleton?

• A) They realized they couldn't work together

• B) They decided to sell the skeleton

• C) They lost interest in fossil hunting

• D) They ended their feud and became friends