October Ogre Comprehension Test

Why did the children NOT enter the haunted house?

• Brian did not want to enter the haunted house.

• Nate was not sure he wanted to enter the haunted house.

• Lucy demanded the children wait for her parents before entering the haunted house.

"The room was as silent as a cemetery," is an example of which type of figurative language:

• hyperbole

• alliteration

• simile

• onomatopoeia

How do the ghosts and ghouls keep answering the children's questions?

• "Keep moving straight."

• "Follow the green footprints."

• "Stay along the spooky path."

In Chapter 3, why did Nate say he had enough of Halloween forever?

Cause: Bradley pulled the witch's broom handle. What is the effect (what happens)?

What was in the ogre's mouth?

• One of the missing children.

• A basket of candy.

• A dozen bats.

Explain how the kids got help in Chapter 6. Restate the question and give key details to explain your answer.

What did Nate believe happened to Officer Fallon?

• He left the haunted house because he was afraid.

• Officer Fallon fell into the witch's brew.

• The ogre got to Officer Fallon.

Nate saw a skeleton come through the curtain pointing a bony finger. What is the effect (what happens)?

Who was the ogre?

• Mr. Linkletter

• Ms. Terry

• Officer Fallon