Retrieval
Vocabulary
Inference
100

What stood at the edge of Brackenwood Forest?

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At the edge of Brackenwood Forest stood...

At the edge of Brackenwood Forest stood a giant hollow oak tree.

100

What does the word flickering suggest in paragraph 1?

A. shining steadily
B. moving unsteadily
C. disappearing forever
D. glowing brightly

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The word flickering suggests...

The word flickering suggests the light was moving unsteadily.

100

Why did the villagers avoid the tree after sunset?

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The villagers avoided the tree because...

The villagers avoided the tree because strange lights were seen there at night.

200

What did Oliver discover behind the ivy?

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Behind the ivy, Oliver discovered...

Behind the ivy, Oliver discovered a tiny wooden door.

200

What does the word hesitated mean in paragraph 4?

A. shouted loudly
B. laughed nervously
C. walked quickly
D. stopped briefly because he was unsure 

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The word hesitated means...

The word hesitated means he stopped briefly because he was unsure.

200

How was Oliver feeling when he approached the tiny door?

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Oliver was probably feeling...

Oliver was probably feeling nervous but curious.

300

What was resting beside the silver lantern?

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Beside the silver lantern rested...

Beside the silver lantern rested a brittle map marked with twisting pathways and mysterious symbols.

300

What does the phrase tugged at him like an invisible thread suggest?

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The phrase suggests that Oliver felt...

The phrase suggests that Oliver felt strongly pulled towards discovering more.

300

Why might the sentence For those brave enough to seek the hidden garden be important?

Sentence Starter:

This sentence may be important because...

This sentence may be important because it hints that Oliver is about to begin an adventure or journey.

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