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- 1. Multiple Choice
Shinichi Hoshi was known for his ____________
long science fiction stories
mistery stories
short-short science fiction stories
- 2. Multiple Choice
Who discovered the hole?
The scientist
The mayor
The villagers
The concessionaire
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which element of the story symoblizes a so-called easy solution for a big problem?
The hole
The shrine
The typhoon
- 4. Fill in the Blank
Complete the phrase of the old man:
"You might bring down a __________ on us, lay off"
- 5. Multiple Choice
This is an example of foreshadowing
"But the hole just calmly swallowed up the sound..."
"Hey come on out!" ..."You might bring down a curse on us, lay off."
"The typhoon had passed and the sky was a gorgeous blue. Even a certain village not far from the city had suffered damage."
- 6. Multiple Choice
2. In this story, what is remarkable about the hole that the villagers discover?
It is very wide.
It seems to be bottomless.
It is in a holy place.
It is filled with different things.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who offers to fill the hole?
one of the scientists
a government worker
a newspaper reporter
one of the concessionaires
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the main reason that "the hole gave peace of mind to the dwellers of the city"?
The city dwellers were relieved to know that the nuclear waste was stored safely underground.
The city dwellers could feel safe because the hole was in the village, miles from the city.
The city dwellers were glad to have such a wonderful place in which to bury their dead.
The city dwellers could produce more and more without worrying about the consequences.
- 9. Multiple Choice
How does the scientist in the story behave?
acts as if the hole is unusual
act as if the hole is not unusual
acts as if the hole will go away
acts as if the hole is dangerous
- 10. Open Ended
Write at least three things people throw into the hole.
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