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Cave of the Lost RAZ Comprehension Quiz

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  • What effect did the setting have on the events of the story?
    Because the story takes place in a cave, the characters encounter problems such as becoming lost, being in dark, feeling frightened, and so on.
  • What is the main problem in the story?
    Qynn sees a boy who she thinks needs help.
    Sarah can't remember the story her aunt told her.
    Jake's dog runs away into the cave.
    Sarah's flashlight loses power in the cave.
  • How would you describe the narrator, Qynn? How did her actions contribute to events in the story?
    Qynn is brave, curious, a leader, etc. Qynn helped them find the exit.
  • What is the purpose of these sentences: "We come across more forks, and each time I stop and listen. The footsteps come again and again, leading us away from the laughter. Suddenly, we came into the mouth of the cave."
    To entertain
    To persuade
    None of these choices
    To inform
  • A long, deep valley surrounded by higher ground is called ________.
    a mountain
    a river
    a gorge
    a mesa
  • How are the characters of Qynn and Sarah similar?
    They are both not scared to enter the cave.
    They both want to help the mysterious boy.
    They both believe the story of the Cave of the Lost.
    They both have little brothers.
  • What causes the characters to enter the cave?
    They hear someone crying in the cave.
    Jake chases his dog Odie into the cave.
    Qynn dares Sarah to go into the cave.
    Sarah says there was a treasure hidden in the cave.
  • What happens after the characters exit the cave?
    They see someone crying.
    They see a mysterious boy waving to them.
    Sarah tells the story about the Cave of the Lost.
    They hear laughter.
  • How do the characters solve the problem of being lost in the cave?
    They follow the sound of footsteps.
    They move toward the light at the entrance of the cave.
    They follow Jake's dog Odie.
    They follow a map they find in the cave.
  • When a sound echoes, it ______.
    waves
    repeats
    interrupts
    rewinds
  • Which detail from the text supports the idea that Jake is not afraid to enter the cave?
    Seeing an opportunity, Jake charges into the dark.
    "Odie thinks someone is in there," Jake says.
    Sarah stands a few feet away from me, and Jake stands behind
    My best friend Sarah and I are standing before the entrance.
  • What do you think the author's purpose was for writing this book?
    To explain how Qynn and Sarah became best friends.
    To inform readers about caves.
    To persuade readers to avoid going in caves.
    To entertain readers with an exciting story.