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Mystery at Dad's Office

Quiz by Amy Bledsoe

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  • Q1
    Which word from paragraph 17 helps the reader understand the meaning of the word assured?
    looked
    return
    led
    promise
    30s
  • Q2
    When Alex first tells Nathan that someone is watching them, Nathan —
    wishes their father would try to calm Alex
    believes that Alex saw an office worker
    wants Alex to find their father
    thinks Alex is worrying for no reason
    30s
  • Q3
    What identifies this story as realistic fiction?
    The characters are people who are well known.
    The author includes an illustration in the story.
    The author asks a question at the end of the story.
    The events that take place could happen.
    30s
  • Q4
    In paragraph 13, “a nightlight offering comfort from a bad dream” means that the light makes the boys feel —
    safe
    tired
    upset
    selfish
    30s
  • Q5
    Why is it important to the story that Nathan and Alex go to the break room for gum?
    The boys are able to sir and talk to each other.
    The boys see something frightening in the hallway.
    The boys are able to let their father finish his work in his office.
    The boys argue about what flavor they should select.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is paragraph 18 mainly about?
    What Alex discovers in the hallway
    How Alex's reflection reminds him of his brother
    Why Alex must lean so far into the hallway
    How Alex feels about his brother's teasing
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the best summary of the story?
    One Saturday two brothers go to buy some gum in the break room near their father’s office. When they see a stranger in the hallway, the older brother drops the gum on the floor. Once they are no longer afraid, the younger brother tells which flavor of gum he would like.
    Two brothers come to their father’s office building and go to the break room to use the vending machine. They become scared when they see a stranger in the hallway. They run to their father and describe to him what the stranger looks like.
    Two brothers go with their father to his office building. While in the hallway, the younger brother becomes scared when he thinks he sees a stranger. At first the older brother does not believe the story, but when he also becomes afraid, Dad helps them discover who the stranger really is.
    One Saturday evening two brothers are at their father’s office building. The younger brother thinks he sees a stranger. He sits at the table and tells his older brother what the stranger looks like. Later the brothers share the story with their father. The three of them go down the hallway to take a look.
    30s
  • Q8
    Which sentence shows how the brothers feel when their father explains what they really saw in the hallway?
    It was bad enough to have an older brother who sometimes made fun of him.
    Nathan and Alex started talking at the same time.
    Nathan’s mouth formed a grin, and then Alex started to laugh.
    The brothers tried to get through the doorway at the same time and ended up in a tangled heap on the floor.
    30s

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