The Cave of the Lost

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What is the main problem in the story?

• Sarah can't remember the story her aunt told her.
• Jake's dog runs away into the cave.
• Qynn sees a boy who she thinks needs help.
• Sarah's flashlight loses power in the cave.

When a sound echoes, it _____________.

• repeats
• rewinds
• interrupts
• waves

How do the characters solve the problem of being lost in the cave?

• They follow a map they find in the cave.
• They move toward the light at the entrance of the cave.
• They follow Jake's dog Odie.
• They follow the sound of footsteps.

What causes the characters to enter the cave?

• Jake chases his dog Odie into the cave.
• They hear someone crying in the cave.
• Sarah says there was a treasure hidden in the cave.
• Qynn dares Sarah to go in the cave.

What happens after the characters exit the cave?

• Sarah tells the story about the "Cave of the Lost."
• They hear laughter.
• They see a mysterious boy waving to them.
• They hear someone crying.

What do you think the author's purpose was for writing this book?

• to entertain readers with an exciting story
• to inform readers about caves
• to persuade readers that it is not a good idea to enter a cave without an adult
• to explain how Qynn and Sarah become best friends.

How are the characters of Qynn and Sarah similar?

• They both believe the story of Cave of the Lost.
• The both want to help the mysterious boy.
• They are both not scared to enter the cave.
• They both have little brothers.

Which detail from the text supports the idea that Jake is not afraid to enter the cave?

• Sarah stands a few feet away from me, and Jake stands behind her, holding Odie.
• "Odie thinks someone is in there," Jake says.
• My best friend Sarah, my little brother Jake, and I are standing before the entrance to a large cave.
• Seeing an opportunity, Jake charges into the dark.

A long, deep valley surrounded by higher ground is called?

• a mountain
• a river
• a gorge
• a mesa