Passage 1: "The Secret Garden"

What did Sarah discover beneath the fallen leaves near the stone wall?

• a hidden locket

• an old map

• a mysterious coin

• a lost journal

Sarah's heart raced when she found the old iron key because:

• Curiosity

• Fear

• Excitement

• Nervousness

What was hidden behind thick curtains of ivy?

• Hidden sculpture

• Ancient ruin

• Statue

• Secret window

Sarah found a secret room behind the mysterious door.

• Secret room

• Empty corridor

• Hidden passage

• Old library

Sarah decided to restore the forgotten garden.

• She restored it.

• She sold it.

• She ignored it.

• She left it.

Which detail best supports the idea that the garden had been abandoned?

• The robin hopping nearby

• The iron key was buried under leaves

• The wilted rose bushes and overgrown paths

• The high walls around the garden

What can you infer about Sarah's personality based on the passage?

• She is curious

• She is afraid

• She is determined

• She is careless

What does the word "neglected" most likely mean in this passage?

• Protected

• Forgotten and not cared for

• Destroyed

• Hidden

Which sentence best describes the main theme of the passage?

• Gardens need regular maintenance

• Discovery can lead to new possibilities

• Old houses have many secrets

• Birds make good companions

Why did Sarah call the garden her "special project"?

• Because she wanted to keep it a secret

• Because she planned to restore it

• Because she wanted to build a playhouse there

• Because she needed homework for school