The Great Stone Face Story
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What was the Great Stone Face according to the passage?

  • A sculpture carved by humans
  • A famous painting on a mountain
  • A natural waterfall on a mountain
  • An immense rock formation resembling a human face (correct)
  • How did the Great Stone Face appear to people who viewed it from a distance?

  • It seemed lifeless and boring
  • It was perceived as a living face with bright features (correct)
  • It looked like a painting on the mountain
  • It appeared as a heap of rocks
  • What was the belief of many people about the fertility of the valley?

  • The Great Stone Face had no impact on the fertility of the valley
  • The valley was cursed by the presence of the Great Stone Face
  • The valley's fertility was attributed to the benign face of the Great Stone Face (correct)
  • It was due to the Great Stone Face emitting light
  • What does Ernest wish for regarding the Great Stone Face?

    <p>He wishes it could speak because it looks kind</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Great Stone Face appear when spectators approached it too closely?

    <p>It revealed itself as a pile of huge rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the description of Ernest staring at the Great Stone Face suggest about his feelings?

    <p>He is overwhelmed by its beauty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ernest's mother tell him about a future child?

    <p>The child would be born with a face resembling the Great Stone Face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ernest's mother respond to his hope of seeing the great man from the prophecy?

    <p>She encouraged him and said that perhaps he may see the great man.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ernest spend so much time looking at the Great Stone Face?

    <p>He believed the face recognized him and smiled kindly at him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Gathergold and why did he return to his native valley?

    <p>A wealthy businessman who returned to give back to his community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the rumor that spread throughout the valley about Gathergold?

    <p>He was revealed to be the great man from the prophecy with a resemblance to the Great Stone Face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ernest grow up to be a mild and quiet youth?

    <p>Because he often reflected on the story of the Great Stone Face and lived dutifully assisting his mother.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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