READING COMPREHENSION ASSIGNMENT

Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow.
The Adventures of Molly
Molly was an adventurous girl, always on the lookout for something
exciting to do. One sunny afternoon, she decided to explore the forest
near her home, a place filled with tall trees, colourful flowers, and chirping
birds. Molly had heard stories about a hidden waterfall deep in the forest,
and she was determined to find it.

As she walked, the path became narrower, and the sound of rustling
leaves echoed in the air. The forest grew denser, but Molly didn’t feel
scared. Instead, she felt more determined than ever. After what felt like
hours of walking, she heard the faint sound of water flowing. With her
heart racing, she pushed through the thick bushes and finally saw it—the
hidden waterfall.

It was more beautiful than she had imagined. The crystal-clear water
cascaded down the rocks, creating a soothing melody as it hit the pool
below. Sunlight filtered through the trees, making the water sparkle like
diamonds. Molly sat by the water, feeling proud of her discovery. She
spent the rest of the afternoon sitting there, listening to the peaceful
sound of the waterfall.

As the sun began to set, Molly knew it was time to head back. With one
last look at the waterfall, she started her journey home, eager to tell her
family about her adventure.

Section A: Factual Questions

1. Where did Molly decide to explore?

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2. What had Molly heard stories about?
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3. What was the sound that Molly heard as she walked deeper into the
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4. Describe the waterfall that Molly found.
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5. How did Molly feel when she discovered the waterfall?
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6. Why did Molly decide to leave the waterfall?
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7. What time of day did Molly start her journey back home?
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Section B: Inference and Interpretation
8. What do you think motivated Molly to explore the forest? Provide
evidence from the text to support your answer.
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9. Explain why the waterfall might have been described as more beautiful
than Molly had imagined.
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10. Why do you think the sound of the waterfall was soothing to Molly?
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11. Molly sat by the water feeling proud of her discovery. How does this
suggest her character and approach to challenges?
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12. What lessons do you think Molly might have learned from her
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Reference to the Context

Passage 1:
"As she walked, the path became narrower, and the sound of
rustling leaves echoed in the air. The forest grew denser, but
Molly didn’t feel scared. Instead, she felt more determined than
ever."
1. What does the phrase "the path became narrower" suggest about
Molly's journey?
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2. How does the author use the phrase "the sound of rustling leaves
echoed in the air" to create an atmosphere?
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3. What does the word "determined" tell us about Molly's personality at
this point in the story?
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4. Why do you think Molly didn’t feel scared despite being in a dense
forest? Support your answer with reference to the text.
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5. How does the setting in this part of the story contribute to the theme of
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Passage 2:
"With her heart racing, she pushed through the thick bushes and
finally saw it—the hidden waterfall."

6. What does the phrase "with her heart racing" indicate about Molly’s
emotions at this moment?
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7. Why is the discovery of the waterfall a significant moment for Molly?
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8. Explain how the phrase "pushed through the thick bushes" shows
Molly's persistence.
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9. What effect does the use of the word "finally" have on the reader's
understanding of Molly’s journey?
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10. How does the waterfall symbolize the reward for Molly’s adventurous
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