Nicky Roth's Mysterious Morning

What is Nicky Roth doing at the beginning of the chapter?

• Playing outside

• Waking up from a bad dream

• Eating breakfast

• Watching TV

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the chapter, Nicky Roth is waking up from a bad dream, which sets the tone for his emotional state and the events that follow.

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What kind of dream does Nicky have?

• A funny dream

• A birthday dream

• A nightmare

• A dream about flying

Answer explanation

Nicky has a nightmare, which is a type of dream that typically involves frightening or distressing themes, distinguishing it from funny dreams, birthday dreams, or dreams about flying.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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How does Nicky feel when he wakes up?

• Happy

• Brave

• Scared

• Angry

Answer explanation

Nicky feels scared when he wakes up, indicating he may have had a nightmare or is in an unfamiliar situation. This emotion is reflected in the choice 'Scared', which aligns with his initial feelings upon waking.

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What does Nicky hear outside his window?

• Birds singing

• The neighbor yelling

• A crash

• A dog barking

Answer explanation

Nicky hears a crash outside his window, which is the correct answer. This indicates a sudden noise, distinguishing it from the other options like birds singing or a dog barking.

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What does Nicky do after hearing the noise?

• Goes back to sleep

• Tells his mom

• Looks out the window

• Turns on the TV

Answer explanation

After hearing the noise, Nicky looks out the window to investigate what caused it, indicating curiosity and a desire to understand the situation.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

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What kind of weather is outside?

• Snowy

• Sunny

• Foggy

• Rainy

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Foggy' because foggy weather is characterized by low visibility due to water droplets in the air, which fits the question about current weather conditions.

What kind of house does the neighbor live in?

• A small cottage

• A creepy, dark house

• A red brick house

• An apartment

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'A creepy, dark house' because it specifically describes the neighbor's house as having an unsettling appearance, distinguishing it from the other options which do not convey this characteristic.

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What is Nicky curious about?

• The fog

• The neighbor’s house

• His breakfast

• The school bus

Answer explanation

Nicky is curious about the neighbor's house, as indicated by the context of the question. The other options do not reflect his curiosity as clearly as the neighbor's house does.

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What does Nicky’s mom tell him?

• To get ready for school

• To go outside

• To clean his room

• To eat breakfast

Answer explanation

Nicky’s mom tells him to get ready for school, indicating that it is time for him to prepare for his day ahead. This choice is the most relevant as it directly relates to his morning routine.

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How does Nicky feel about his new home?

• Excited

• Unsure

• Angry

• Sad

Answer explanation

Nicky feels unsure about his new home, indicating he has mixed feelings or uncertainties rather than being excited, angry, or sad.

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3