Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: We did n't know what was down there or why we were so afraid , but we knew our fears were warranted We were brave , once ; high on the candy that we kept , hidden , stock piled under our beds . We stood , hands clasped so tight my fingers felt like they were melding into hers . Cara knocked , she was older .

Answer:

She was the elder .



Why may Cara have knocked ?