He--y, Come On Ou--t!

What are the important events that are described in the beginning of the story?

• a typhoon

• the city suffered damage

• small shrine was swept away

• All of the above

What did an old man warn the young man about?

• Not to throw rocks because it's dangerous.

• A curse could be brought down if the young man didn't stop throwing pebbles

• To be careful not to fall in the hole

Which of these does NOT describe the hole?

• deep

• dark

• shallow

Which word best describes how the scientist felt after he tried to check out the hole's echo?

• happy

• surprised

• puzzled

• angry

The government officials consented to the dumping of nuclear waste in the hole. What does consented mean?

• agreed to or allowed

• disagreed to or did not allow

Which items, along with nuclear waste, were disposed of in the hole? Check all answers that are correct.

• old school supplies

• classified documents

• bodies of diseased animals

• wrecked cars

• old diaries and photos

What falls out of the sky past the workman's head?

• a bird

• a plane

• a pebble

• raindrops

Which of these is a theme of this story? (HINT: there are two correct answers)

• You can't bury your problems forever.

• What goes around, comes around.

• Treat others how you would like to be treated.

• Friendship is the most important thing in life.