The Mysterious Attic

What is the main reason the narrator and Emma decide to explore the attic?

• They were told about hidden treasure in the attic.

• They were trying to find old family photographs.

• They were curious about the strange noises coming from the attic.

• They were looking for a place to hide during a game of hide and seek.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the narrator and Emma?

• Competitive and unfriendly

• Supportive and cooperative

• Indifferent and distant

• Jealous and argumentative

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How does the author build suspense in the story?

• By describing the attic as a bright and cheerful place

• By having the characters hear footsteps in the attic

• By revealing the secret of the attic at the beginning

• By making the characters laugh and joke throughout the story

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

The narrator compares the attic to a maze. What does this comparison suggest about the attic?

• The attic is small and easy to navigate.

• The attic is large and confusing, with many twists and turns.

• The attic is full of dangerous traps.

• The attic is organized and well-lit.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What lesson do the narrator and Emma learn from their experience in the attic?

• Curiosity can lead to trouble if you don’t follow the rules.

• It’s important to avoid dark and scary places.

• Working together can help overcome fears and challenges.

• Exploring new places always leads to finding treasure.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Why does the author describe the attic as "full of shadows and whispers"?

• To create a peaceful and calm atmosphere

• To show that the attic is filled with friendly ghosts

• To emphasize the mysterious and eerie feeling of the attic

• To indicate that the attic is completely empty

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the narrator’s attitude towards the attic change by the end of the story?

• The narrator becomes more afraid of the attic.

• The narrator loses interest in the attic.

• The narrator feels more comfortable in the attic.

• The narrator decides never to enter the attic again.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What effect does the author create by using first-person narration in the story?

• It allows the reader to know what all the characters are thinking.

• It makes the story more formal and distant.

• It helps the reader feel closer to the narrator’s experiences and emotions.

• It makes the story seem more like a historical account.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Which of the following events is the climax of the story?

• The narrator and Emma decide to go into the attic.

• The narrator finds an old book in the attic.

• The strange noises in the attic suddenly stop.

• The narrator and Emma discover the source of the mysterious sounds.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What does the story suggest about facing fears?

• It's best to avoid situations that make you uncomfortable.

• Facing fears can lead to personal growth and new discoveries.

• Fears should always be confronted alone.

• It's impossible to overcome deep-seated fears.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2