NTB Test 1

Abby - She's the one who broke history. It was Abby and her stepberother, Doc.

Mary checked the clock. "We're to meet our friends and supporters in town. And if you win, Mr. Lincoln, you'll be expected to say a few words to the crowd."

In the wrestling ring, Gigantic Phil climbed onto the ropes and lifted his arms in air. His opponent, Al "The Alligator" Albertson, was lying facedown on the mat.

"That's right," chirped Ms. Maybee. "Time to get out those history textbooks!"

Louis looked up from the book. "It's the same as yesterday. He's not doing anything."

They hurried past Ms. Ventrua, the librarian, who was sipping coffee at her desk.

Principal Darling stepped out of her office. She folded her arms across her chest and said, "Is there a problem here?"

Mr. Biddle's beard was held on by a string that looped around his ears.

"This is Springfield, Illinois. Where did you get those strange clothes?"

There was going to be a pro-wrestling tournament in the gym Friday night, and kids were joking about what their wrestling names would be.