Hey Come on Out Short Story

What is the main theme of the short story 'Hey Come on Out'?

• The consequences of human actions

• The beauty of nature

• The importance of friendship

• The power of technology

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Who is the author of 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Shinichi Hoshi

• Haruki Murakami

• Yasunari Kawabata

• Kenzaburō Ōe

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In 'Hey Come on Out', what is initially discovered by the villagers?

• A mysterious hole

• A hidden treasure

• An ancient artifact

• A secret passage

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What do the villagers decide to do with the hole in 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Use it as a landfill

• Build a monument

• Cover it up

• Ignore it

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What literary device is predominantly used in 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

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How does the story 'Hey Come on Out' end?

• The hole reappears

• The village prospers

• The villagers forget about the hole

• The hole is filled

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What genre does 'Hey Come on Out' belong to?

• Science fiction

• Romance

• Historical fiction

• Fantasy

Which of the following best describes the tone of 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Cautionary

• Humorous

• Melancholic

• Optimistic

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What is the villagers' initial reaction to the hole in 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Curiosity

• Fear

• Joy

• Indifference

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What does the hole symbolize in 'Hey Come on Out'?

• Human neglect

• Wealth

• Adventure

• Knowledge

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