Why the Sea is Salty

What is the main event that explains why the sea is salty in the story "Why the Sea is Salty" by Lana Jones?

• A magical millstone falls into the sea.

• A giant fish spills salt into the ocean.

• A wizard casts a spell on the sea.

• A ship carrying salt sinks.

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Why did the main character want to use the magical millstone?

• To make gold.

• To produce salt.

• To create food.

• To build a house.

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Where does the story "Why the Sea is Salty" mostly take place?

• In a forest.

• On a mountain.

• By the sea.

• In a desert.

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What lesson can be learned from the story "Why the Sea is Salty"?

• Greed leads to bad consequences.

• Always trust strangers.

• Hard work always pays off.

• Magic solves all problems.

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What might happen if the magical millstone was used responsibly?

• The sea would become fresh.

• The village would have enough salt.

• The millstone would stop working.

• The millstone would disappear.

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How does the main character's motivation change throughout the story?

• From wanting wealth to seeking adventure.

• From seeking revenge to finding peace.

• From wanting salt to realizing the consequences of greed.

• From seeking friendship to wanting solitude.

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What is the main character's motivation for using the millstone in the beginning of the story?

• To become famous.

• To help the community.

• To become wealthy.

• To learn magic.

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How does the setting of the sea contribute to the story's events?

• It provides a place for the millstone to be lost.

• It is where the main character finds treasure.

• It is where the character meets a wise old man.

• It is where the character builds a new home.

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What prediction can be made about the future of the sea in the story?

• The sea will become less salty over time.

• The sea will remain salty because of the millstone.

• The sea will dry up.

• The sea will turn into a freshwater lake.

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Which character in the story is most responsible for the sea becoming salty?

• The main character.

• The millstone's creator.

• The sea creatures.

• The villagers.

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