Retrieval
Where did the Mary Celeste begin its journey?
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The Mary Celeste began its journey from…
The Mary Celeste began its journey from New York.
Why do we think the crew left the ship in a hurry?
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I think the crew left quickly because…
I think the crew left quickly because their belongings were still there.
What does the word “deserted” mean in this text?
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In this text, “deserted” means…
In this text, “deserted” means empty with no people.
What happened first: the ship was found OR the ship left New York?
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First,…
First, the ship left New York.
How long after the journey began was the ship found?
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The ship was found about…
The ship was found about a month after it began its journey.
What does the text suggest about the storm?
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The storm was probably…
The storm was probably not strong enough to damage the ship badly.
Explain what “plausible explanation” means.
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A “plausible explanation” is…
A “plausible explanation” is an explanation that seems possible or believable.
Put these in order:
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First…, then…, finally…
First, the ship left New York, then the crew disappeared, and finally the ship was found.
Name two things the crew of the Dei Gratia noticed were missing or unusual.
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Two unusual things were…
Two unusual things were that the lifeboat was missing and some equipment was gone.
Why is the mystery still unsolved?
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The mystery is still unsolved because…
The mystery is still unsolved because no one saw what happened and there is not enough clear evidence.
Why does the writer include different theories about what happened?
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The writer includes different theories to…
The writer includes different theories to show that nobody knows the real answer.
What happened just before the ship was discovered?
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Just before the ship was found…
Just before the ship was found, the crew had already disappeared.