Journey Through the Mouth of a Cave
Hundreds of miles above the ground, sprawled across the
endless blue sky on the south side of an immense forest, towered
an imposing mountain. The mountain was a million years in the
making and carved out of its side was an opening that looked like
a mouth, as if the mountain had stretched its orifice to eat. The
mouth had taken generations to carve out as the entrance to an
intricately engineered city, fortified with man-made beams,
ceilings, and human dwellings. It was their home. It had been
home to a wall-climbing people. They climbed down the mountain
twice a year for supplies to make it through the harsh winter
season and the rainy summer season.
"There is just us; only we can make the descent now,
Peeqway." Grandfather said. "We must make the descent for our
people.
"You mean for us, Grandfather?"
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"No, for our people."
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"Yes, Grandfather," the eleven year-old said to his grandfather.
He still did not quite understand the need to work for others, but
he trusted his grandfather completely. His grandfather had high
hopes for Peeqway. He was a bit playful and carefree, but a child
of his age should be.
"Peeqway, listen carefully. There are many risks. We must go
for the following items and return immediately: the traditional
berries of our ancestors, the blue potatoes, and the long burning
wood. This is all we need, grandson. Do you understand?"
Without letting his true emotions show on his face, Peeqway
agreed with his grandfather.
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Which detail is most important for the characters' journey?
A. The entrance took many generations to carve out
B. Peeqway is a playful and carefree boy
C. The mountain is hundreds of miles above the ground
D. Grandfather had high hopes for his grandson