I survived the Destruction of Pompeii

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What year does the story take place?

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79 AD

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What is the name of the mountain that erupted?

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Mt. Vesuvius

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What kind of smell did the sulfur from the volcano give off?

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foul smell

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Who are the main characters of 'I Survived The Destruction of Pompeii'?

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Marcus and Tata

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What were Marcus and Tata?

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slaves

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What type of natural disaster occurred in Pompeii?

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Volcanic eruption

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What was the main consequence of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius?

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Destruction of the city of Pompeii

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What is a volcano?

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A mountain that can erupt with lava, ash, and gases.

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What does 'erupt' mean in relation to a volcano?

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To explode and release lava, ash, and gases.

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What is sulfur?

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A chemical element that can produce a foul smell when burned.