12 Questions
What was the Great Stone Face according to the passage?
An immense rock formation resembling a human face
How did the Great Stone Face appear to people who viewed it from a distance?
It was perceived as a living face with bright features
What was the belief of many people about the fertility of the valley?
The valley's fertility was attributed to the benign face of the Great Stone Face
What does Ernest wish for regarding the Great Stone Face?
He wishes it could speak because it looks kind
How did the Great Stone Face appear when spectators approached it too closely?
It revealed itself as a pile of huge rocks
What does the description of Ernest staring at the Great Stone Face suggest about his feelings?
He is overwhelmed by its beauty
What did Ernest's mother tell him about a future child?
The child would be born with a face resembling the Great Stone Face.
How did Ernest's mother respond to his hope of seeing the great man from the prophecy?
She encouraged him and said that perhaps he may see the great man.
Why did Ernest spend so much time looking at the Great Stone Face?
He believed the face recognized him and smiled kindly at him.
Who was Gathergold and why did he return to his native valley?
A wealthy businessman who returned to give back to his community.
What was the rumor that spread throughout the valley about Gathergold?
He was revealed to be the great man from the prophecy with a resemblance to the Great Stone Face.
Why did Ernest grow up to be a mild and quiet youth?
Because he often reflected on the story of the Great Stone Face and lived dutifully assisting his mother.
Test your knowledge on 'The Great Stone Face' story that follows a mother and her little boy discussing about a natural formation on the side of a mountain. Explore themes of identity and prophecy in this classic tale.
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