Exploring The Wretched Stone Read Aloud

The story follows a ship's voyage that begins with a skilled and lively crew. They discover an uncharted island and bring aboard a mysterious glowing stone. The crew becomes entranced by the stone, leading to their transformation into beasts. A storm hits, and the stone loses its glow. The captain uses music and reading to help the crew recover. Eventually, they are rescued, and the stone is destroyed to prevent further harm.

What was the initial sign that the voyage began positively?

• The crew was unhappy

• The ship was damaged

• They encountered a storm

• Fair winds and a clear sky

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What unusual item did the captain find on the uncharted island?

• A treasure chest

• A glowing stone

• A map

• Wild animals

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How did the crew initially react to the glowing stone?

• They were scared of it

• They threw it overboard

• They ignored it

• They were fascinated by it

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How did the crew's behavior change while under the stone's influence?

• They became more joyful

• They isolated themselves

• They worked harder

• They swam more often

What drastic change occurred to the crew after being exposed to the stone?

• They left the ship

• They became very active

• They became more intelligent

• They turned into apes

What effect did the storm have on the glowing stone?

• It extinguished the glow

• It had no effect

• It made it glow brighter

• It made it change color

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What was the crew's condition when the captain first discovered their transformation?

• They were reading

• They were apes

• They were sleeping

• They were singing

What did the captain use to help recover the crew from their transformed state?

• Medicine

• Music and reading

• Physical exercise

• Fresh fruit

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What was the fate of the ship, the Rita Ann, after the rescue?

• It was sold

• It was scuttled

• It was repaired

• It continued to sail

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What did the crew agree upon after being rescued?

• To return to the island

• To keep the stone

• Not to speak of the events

• To promote the captain

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