Why did lola's father pass the hotel? a) was thinking about jake and matt's sandcastle. b) it was difficult for him to see because it was dark. c) he was distracted because the car was uncomfortable. d) the sun was bright, making it difficult for him to see. 21) which statement retells the passage best? a) lola and emma the two boys build a sandcastle. b) lola and emma had to walk quickly across the very hot sand. c) lola and emma arrived at the beach late at night after a long drive. d) lola and emma had a great day at the beach that was both fun and educational. 22) jake and matt’s problem was influenced by a) the clouds parting in the sky. b) the sun shining on the sand. c) the ocean tides coming in. d) the sky being dark. 23) this story most likely takes place during the a) fall. b) spring. c) summer. d) winter. 24) what is the most likely reason that it takes the family so long to get to the beach? a) the road was very bumpy. b) they wanted to get there at night. c) the day was too hot to drive fast. d) they live far away from the beach.