Ch. 1

Retrieval: What was the name of the Hamster? Answer: The hamster was named Alan Shephard.

Inference: How did the author feel about his father’s disappearance? Answer: The author felt a mix of sadness, confusion, and fear after his father’s disappearance.

Prediction: What might happen if the author’s father doesn’t return home? Answer: The author and his mother might have to find a way to cope with living without him and relying solely on each other.

Summarizing: What was the main point of chapter one? Answer: Chapter one centers around the sudden disappearance of the author’s father, and the effects it had on his family.

Ch. 2

Retrieval: Who did the author meet in chapter 2? Answer: In chapter 2, the author met Gorf.

Inference: What was Gorf’s opinion about the powerful people of the world? Answer: Gorf believed that the powerful people of the world were responsible for much of the world’s suffering.

Prediction: What might happen if the author listens to Gorf and accepts the mission? Answer: The author might be given the opportunity to travel through time, visiting different periods in history and encountering different people and situations.

Summarizing: What was the main point of chapter two? Answer: Chapter two introduces the character Gorf, who offers the author an opportunity to travel through time in search of his father.

Ch. 3

Retrieval: Where did the author and Gorf travel to in chapter 3? Answer: In chapter 3, the author and Gorf traveled to the ancient city of Eridu.

Inference: What was the author’s impression of the city? Answer: The author was awestruck by the city’s grandeur, and was impressed by its technological and cultural advancements.

Prediction: What might happen if the author continues on the mission? Answer: The author might gain insight into his father’s whereabouts, as well as a greater understanding of the past, present and future.

Summarizing: What was the main point of chapter three? Answer: Chapter three focuses on the author’s journey to Eridu, where he is exposed to the wonders of the ancient city.