The Shadow Locker

What is the tone of the story "The Shadow in the Locker"?

• A. Joyful and optimistic
  

• B. Mysterious and suspenseful
  

• C. Informative and factual
  

• D. Angry and bitter

Which of the following best expresses the central idea of the story?

• A. Timmy and Emma uncover a ghost story at their school and must solve the mystery to escape.
  

• B. Students at Maple Creek Middle School are excited about Halloween, but some are afraid of the dance.
  

• C. A shadow at school gives students special powers if they find its hiding place.
  

• D. Maple Creek Middle School is known for its rich history, and students explore it through their assignments.

How does the author develop the sense of fear in the story?

• A. By describing how Timmy and Emma become friends through solving the mystery.
  

• B. By explaining the history of the school and why the dance is important to the students.
  

• C. By revealing strange events, such as whispers and moving objects, and building up to the appearance of the shadow.
  

• D. By focusing on Timmy’s academic struggles and his attempts to finish his history project.

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• A. Timmy and Emma plan to go to the Halloween dance together.
  

• B. Timmy and Emma discover an old newspaper article that reveals the story of Alex’s disappearance.
  

• C. The students at Maple Creek Middle School don’t believe in ghosts.
  

• D. Timmy hears whispers in the hallways after staying late for his history project.