The fish at the "aquarium" were colorful and fun to watch.
The origin of the word "aquarium" is the Latin word "aqu" meaning "water." Where did I most likely see the fish?
In a water container for fish.
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What is the setting in "The Hero and the Minotaur?" (There are three).
Troezen, Greece, and Athens
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What is Theseus's problem at the beginning of "The Hero and the Minotaur?"
Theseus wants to find his father.
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What vocabulary word means "unaware of something?"
Oblivious
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What vocabulary word means "boldness that comes from confidence or arrogance?"
Audacity
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What is the central idea or message in a piece of writing?
Theme
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What is the setting in a story?
Where and when the story takes place.
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The first "astronauts" to land on the moon were Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong.
The origin of the word "astronauts" is the Greek word "astro" meaning "star," or "outer space." What were Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong?
A person traveling to the stars/space.
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If we don't know an answer to a question about a story, where can we look?
Back at the story (in the text).
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King Aegeus is the ruler of what city?
Athens
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What vocabulary word means "depressing and dismal or showing low spirits?"
Somber
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What vocabulary word means "an act that conceals the truth or gives a false impression?"