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ISEE Middle Level
Reading Comprehension

Oliver's Treasure Hunt Prediction

Very Hard Inference Prediction

In the heart of a bustling city, there existed a quaint little bookstore, owned by an elderly woman named Mrs. Whitman. She had spent decades curating her collection, making sure that each book was not only of quality but also had a story that resonated with her readers. One chilly autumn day, as the leaves danced down from the trees, a peculiar young boy named Oliver stumbled into her store. He was unlike any customer Mrs. Whitman had seen before; he wore mismatched socks and had a keen curiosity reflected in his bright eyes.

As he wandered through the aisles, Oliver quickly became captivated by a dusty old tome titled 'Legends of the Forgotten'. The moment he opened it, a sense of wonder enveloped him, and he began to read aloud passages that seemed to come alive in the air around him. Mrs. Whitman, observing him closely, remembered the many children she had seen over the years, each enthralled by their discoveries within those walls.

After a while, Oliver closed the book with a determined look on his face, and Mrs. Whitman, sensing his fervor, asked, 'What will you do with that book?' He paused and replied, 'I have to find the treasure at the end of the story!' Intrigued by his bold claim, Mrs. Whitman smiled, yet she couldn’t shake the feeling that unlike other children, Oliver was not merely seeking a fictional adventure, but something more profound.

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