25 Questions
What were James, Sally, and Mark feeling at the beginning of the story?
Bored
Why didn't James, Sally, and Mark want to go inside and play a game?
It was a beautiful springtime night and they liked being outside
What game did Sally suggest playing?
Hide-and-Seek
Who was the seeker in the game of Hide-and-Seek?
Mark
Why did Sally always run off and then circle back to her hiding place?
She wanted to be close to 'base'
What was Mark's strategy to find Sally?
He looked for the biggest tree
What was the argument between James and Sally about?
Who thought of Hide-and-Seek first
What did Mark do when he heard James and Sally arguing?
He yelled 'Okay, let's play Hide-and-Seek!'
What did Mark say to himself when he was looking for Sally?
I'll bet she's behind that big bush
Why did Mark start counting out loud?
To let them know he was starting to look for them
How did Mark's dad help Sally get out of the cave?
He boosted her over his head so she could crawl out
What did Mark's dad suggest doing after they got out of the cave?
Going back to Mark's house for a cup of hot tea
What did the box contain that amazed everyone?
Jewels of every color, gold coins, and strands of pearls
What did Mark's dad suggest they do with the treasure?
Contact the authorities to find the owner
What was the outcome of the police investigation?
There was bad news about the treasure
What was Sally's fate when she crawled under the big tree trunk?
She fell into a hole and entered a cave.
Why were Mark and James yelling 'Come on out Sally, it's late'?
They were worried about Sally's safety.
How did Mark and James locate Sally?
They heard her yelling for help.
What did James scream to Sally after they heard her yelling for help?
Keep yelling so we can find you.
What was Sally's initial response when she realized she was stuck in the cave?
She yelled for help.
What did Mark do when he left James and Sally?
He went to get his dad
What triggered Sally's screams in the cave?
She bumped into something in the darkness
What did Mark's dad use to rescue Sally from the cave?
A rope
What did Mark's dad find close to Sally in the cave?
An object wrapped in old blankets
What did Mark's dad do to reassure Sally in the cave?
He gave her a hug
Study Notes
The Story Begins
- Three friends, James, Sally, and Mark, are bored on a beautiful springtime night.
- They want to play outside, but it's too dark to play soccer.
- Sally suggests playing Hide-and-Seek.
The Game Begins
- Mark agrees to be the seeker and counts out loud while Sally and James run off to find hiding places.
- Sally tends to circle back to "base" (the safe place to get to before being tagged) to hide.
- Mark starts searching for Sally and James.
Sally's Situation
- Sally hides under a big tree trunk but falls into a hole and finds herself in a cave.
- She's scared and can't get out, calling for help.
- Mark's dad comes to rescue Sally with a rope and flashlight.
The Rescue
- Mark's dad lowers himself into the cave with the rope and finds Sally.
- He shines the light on Sally and gives her a hug to comfort her.
- He sees an object wrapped in old blankets and asks Mark and James to pull it out.
The Search for Sally
- Mark and James can't find Sally and start searching for her.
- They call out to her, but she doesn't answer, and they start to worry.
- Sally, meanwhile, is trapped in the cave and eventually finds a hole to yell for help.
The Reunion
- Mark and James hear Sally's yells and locate her under the big tree trunk.
- They call out to her, and Sally responds, saying she's stuck and scared.
- Mark and James come to rescue Sally, and they're reunited.
The Game of Tag
- Mark and James were playing a game of tag with Sally in the woods.
- Sally hid under a fallen tree trunk, but fell into a hole and became trapped in a cave.
- Mark and James searched for her, but couldn't find her, and started to worry.
Sally's Plight
- Sally yelled for help and James heard her, guiding Mark to her location.
- Mark stayed with Sally while James went to get his dad.
- Sally was scared and alone in the dark cave, and thought there was something else down there with her.
The Rescue
- Mark's dad came with a rope and flashlight, and lowered himself into the cave to rescue Sally.
- He reassured Sally that he'd have her out soon and gave her a hug.
- Sally was boosted out of the cave, and then Mark's dad pulled himself out.
The Treasure
- Mark's dad found something wrapped in blankets in the cave and pulled it out with the boys' help.
- The object was a wooden box filled with jewels of every color, gold coins, and strands of pearls.
- The group was amazed, but Mark's dad cautioned against spending the treasure until they found the owner.
The Aftermath
- The group took the treasure to the police station and reported what happened.
- The police held the treasure while they conducted an investigation.
- Several weeks later, Mark's father received a call from the police with bad news about the treasure.
Mark and James try to calm Sally down as she gets scared in a dark cave. What happens next?
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