What is the color of the roof of the new house?

• Red

• Black

• Blue

• Green

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What season is it when Josh and the narrator arrive at the new house?

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

Tags

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Describe the condition of the front yard as Josh and the narrator approach the house.

• Neatly trimmed grass

• Covered in snow

• Blanketed with dead brown leaves

• Filled with colorful flowers

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the narrator's initial impression of the new house?

• Excited and happy

• Indifferent

• Creepy and dark

• Bright and welcoming

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Why might the narrator describe the house as "hiding in the shadows"?

• Because it is painted in dark colors

• Because it is surrounded by tall, gnarled trees

• Because it is a small house

• Because it is located in a valley

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the significance of the dead leaves and overgrown weeds in the story?

• They indicate the house is well-maintained

• They suggest neglect and add to the eerie atmosphere

• They show that the house is in a desert

• They are a sign of a recent storm

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Who is Mr. Dawes in the story?

• The narrator's friend

• A neighbor

• A real estate agent

• A gardener

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What might be the reason for Josh and the narrator's groan when looking at the house?

• They are tired from the journey

• They are disappointed with the house's appearance

• They are excited to explore the house

• They are hungry

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

How does the description of the house contribute to the mood of the story?

• It creates a cheerful and lively mood

• It establishes a mysterious and unsettling mood

• It sets a romantic and dreamy mood

• It provides a humorous and light-hearted mood

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What can be inferred about the narrator's feelings towards moving into the new house?

• The narrator is excited and eager

• The narrator is indifferent and neutral

• The narrator is apprehensive and uneasy

• The narrator is angry and resentful

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6