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The Mysterious Library Code
In the small town of Claywood, there was a library that held a secret code. This library was a favorite hangout for the Adventure Book Club, a group of young, curious minds. The club included members like clever Emma, observant Liam, and quick-thinking Zoe. One day, they discovered an ancient book with a cryptic message. The trio was used to solving riddles, but this one was different. The message read: 'The key awaits where learners gaze, amid the tales of yore and blaze.' The friends were stumped. Emma suggested they should look for clues in the text itself; perhaps 'learners gaze' referred to a place where students often looked. Liam thought 'tales of yore and blaze' might mean old stories about fire. Emma remembered an old fire-etched world map hanging in the library where students often congregated. They rushed to it and, to their astonishment, found a hidden compartment with a key! The seemingly obscure code led them to an exciting discovery, thanks to their comprehension skills.
Question 1
What does the 'learners gaze' phrase refer to in the text?
The library entrance
A specific book
A world map
A secret room
A librarian
Question 2
Which of the following best describes Liam's suggestion regarding the 'tales of yore and blaze'?
New stories about water
Old stories about fire
New stories about fire
Old stories about water
Current events
Question 3
What was different about the riddle in the ancient book?
It was very easy to solve
It was written in a foreign language
It was unlike the ones they usually solve
It had no solution
It was a joke
Question 4
Who suggested looking for clues in the text of the riddle?
Liam
Zoe
The librarian
A teacher
Emma
Question 5
What did the Adventure Book Club discover in the library?
An ancient book with a cryptic message
A treasure chest
A new book for their club
A lost student
A famous author
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