EOG Released Items Quiz Review - Annabel Lee, P.I.

25. Which quote supports Annabel Lee’s point of view that life in her house is like a case waiting to be solved?

• “I’m working the day shift out of headquarters.”
• “Leap downstairs, taking the steps two by two, to the laundry room.”
• “I lick the tip of my pen, like they do on cop shows."
• “I find him at the kitchen table, reading the paper and sipping coffee.”

26. How does the dialogue in paragraphs 12–19 compare Annabel Lee and her brother, John?

• It underlines the fact that Annabel Lee deeply admires her brother, John.
• It creates a sense of their relationship and shows that John and Annabel Lee think alike.
• It underlines the fact that Annabel Lee and John are incapable of getting along.
• It creates a sense of their relationship and implies that John often tolerates Annabel Lee’s behavior.

27. What can be inferred from the quote below in paragraph 17? “ ‘It’s a sock, see. What do you think it looks like? An elephant?’ ”

• John appreciates his sister’s help.
• John thinks his sister has the sock.
• John is bothered by his sister’s help.
• John does not think he will find his sock

28. Which statement describes how Mom feels when Annabel asks her about the missing sock?

• She is upset that the children do not help with the chores.
• She is grateful that Annabel likes to solve mysteries.
• She is dismayed that John is not dressed yet.

• She is worried that it will never be found.

29. Which quote suggests that the mother feels resentment?

• “ ‘Oh, you found it? John was looking for it. Get dressed for school, dear, or you’ll miss the bus.’ ”
• “ ‘If you and your brother would offer to help once in a while . . .’ ”
• “Her eyes narrow in The Mom Look.”
• “ ‘What’s that?’ Mom comes downstairs—every hair in place—and pours herself a cup of coffee.”

30. What is the meaning of the word triumphantly in paragraph 32?

• mysteriously
• successfully
• pleasantly
• harshly

31. What inference can be made from the question “Have what?” in paragraph 34?

• Annabel’s brother lost the other sock.
• Annabel’s mom lost the other sock.
• Annabel’s dad lost the other sock.
• Annabel lost the other sock.

32. How does Annabel Lee’s detective approach influence how the events in the story are told?

• It creates a methodical and orderly structure for the plot.
• It adds a sense of surprise and disappointment to the plot.
• It provides a framework of frustration for the family.
• It offers an inside look at the disorganization in the family.