Themes and Symbols in Beach Stories

Maggie, Millie, Molly, and May visit the beach, each having unique experiences. Maggie finds a singing shell, Millie befriends a starfish, Molly is chased by a bubble-blowing creature, and May discovers a special stone. The story reflects on how we find ourselves in the sea, despite losing things.

Who are the main characters introduced at the beginning of the story?

• Maggie, Millie, Molly, and May

• Tom, Jerry, Spike, and Tyke

• Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny

• Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff

What did Maggie find at the beach?

• A mysterious map

• A colorful kite

• A golden coin

• A singing shell

How did the shell affect Maggie?

• It scared her away

• It made her forget her troubles

• It turned her into a mermaid

• It gave her magical powers

Who did Millie befriend at the beach?

• A singing bird

• A wise old turtle

• A stranded starfish

• A playful dolphin

What was unique about the starfish Millie met?

• It spoke in riddles

• It had five languid fingers

• It could fly

• It glowed in the dark

What chased Molly at the beach?

• A creature that moved sideways

• A giant wave

• A flock of seagulls

• A mischievous crab

What did the creature chasing Molly do?

• Blew bubbles

• Sang a song

• Danced around

• Disappeared into the sand

Which character had a frightening experience?

• Molly

• Maggie

• Millie

• May

What did May bring back from the beach?

• A smooth round stone

• A seashell necklace

• A bottle of sand

• A piece of driftwood

How is the stone described in the story?

• As bright as the sun and as dark as the night

• As small as a world and as large as alone

• As colorful as a rainbow and as plain as a cloud

• As light as a feather and as heavy as a rock