Question 1

What does the word “muffles” mean in paragraph 3?

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makes things difficult to notice

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changes to a slow speed

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moves to a new stage

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causes things to get darker

Question 2

What is a central idea of the section “All Through the Night . . .”?

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Falling asleep is an experience that involves the whole body.

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Falling asleep takes less than thirty minutes for most people.

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Odd feelings while falling asleep are normal.

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Time passes differently while falling asleep.

Question 3

Which detail best expresses a claim the author makes about sleep?

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“Sleep is so useful that all animals do it. And without it, waking life would be impossible.” (paragraph 2)

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“As you slip into sleep, your heart slows down and you breathe more slowly.” (paragraph 4)

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“During deep sleep, long, slow waves of electrical impulses move through the brain.” (paragraph 7)

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“In the next stage of sleep, your muscles go completely slack. Your body doesn’t move at all.” (paragraph 8)

Question 4

Based on the article, how does REM sleep help people?

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The brain links experiences and memories.

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The eyes move back and forth while they are closed.

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People can begin having strange dreams.

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People sleep more deeply when it is almost morning.

Question 5

How does the author organize the information in paragraph 14?

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by sharing a cause-and-effect situation when sleep is interrupted

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by stating a problem with sleep and then presenting a solution

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by explaining the steps to learning a new game

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by comparing how long people dream at night

Question 6

Which sentence best describes how the chart adds to the information in the article?

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It offers facts about how the body reacts to sleep.

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It explains how sleep helps keep the body healthy.

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It shares the steps to fall asleep easily.

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It compares being awake to being asleep.

Question 7

How does the author organize the information in paragraphs 5 through 10?

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by showing how the clues cause Dustin to find the wallet’s owner

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by comparing each item that Dustin pulls out of the wallet

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by giving the reasons why Dustin must search for the wallet’s owner

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by listing the order of events that lead to Dustin finding the wallet

Question 8

What do the details in paragraph 13 reveal about Salvador?

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He is grateful for Dustin’s act of kindness.

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His belongings often get lost on the train.

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He enjoys visiting the city where Dustin lives.

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His family is very important to him.

Question 9

Which statement best explains why Dustin claims, “This has been the best adventure ever!” in paragraph 17?

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Dustin’s actions lead to an invitation to Rocket Land with Salvador’s family.

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Marisa is proud and makes Dustin’s favorite cake to celebrate.

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Dustin has made the day pass quickly by searching for the owner of the wallet.

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Salvador’s wallet has many clues to help Dustin solve the mystery.

Question 10

What does the word “approval” suggest as used in paragraph 25?

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Dustin is allowed to sit with Hugo and Carlos.

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Everyone is ready to leave for Rocket Land.

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The boys may eat the snacks Emerita has baked.

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The blue van will take everyone to Rocket Land.

Question 11

Which sentence best states a theme of the story?

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Helping others can bring surprising rewards.

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The best mysteries are solved using teamwork.

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People in different cities can have a lot in common.

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Pets are important for bringing families together.

Question 12

How is paragraph 3 organized in the story?

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by making comparisons between two characters

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by telling the solution to a problem

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by giving the answer to a question

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by describing events in the order they happen

Question 13

Read this sentence from paragraph 6.

I rattled her courtyard fence and called, “Are you there?”

What does the word “rattled” mean as used in this sentence?

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made a noise by moving something

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made someone feel excited

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noticed a door or a gate

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walked around to wait for someone

Question 14

What do Miss Sabines’ actions in paragraph 8 reveal most about her?

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She cares about the narrator.

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She thinks the narrator is funny.

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She is a very curious person.

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She likes when people visit her.

Question 15

Which sentence from the story best describes the setting?

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“It has a big garden, with beautiful desert plants and herbs growing everywhere, and a courtyard that has tiles painted bright colors, with sculptures, pinwheels, wind chimes, and lawn ornaments scattered throughout.” (paragraph 5)

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“Even so, I enjoyed making the steep but quick (ten-minute) climb to Miss Sabines’ house.” (paragraph 2)

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“The pleasant voice came floating across the courtyard walls, putting me instantly at ease.” (paragraph 7)

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“Miss Sabines showed me some of her new plantings, we played with her pets, and I leafed through a collection of photographs by Ansel Adams, whom Miss Sabines calls a ‘poet of Southwestern landscapes.’ ” (paragraph 11)

Question 16

Sometimes a place can be special to a person. Which detail best shows how this idea is developed in the story?

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“Speaking of daydreams, I often fantasize about living in a house like Miss Sabines’. ” (paragraph 5)

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“The sun was turning the Sangre de Cristo Mountains a rosy gold color.” (paragraph 1)

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“We passed the rest of the afternoon puttering around the house.” (paragraph 11)

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“ ‘We’re having a party tonight, and I’ve been gone for hours!’ ” (paragraph 12)

Question 17

Which sentence best states a theme of the story?

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Friends can help us feel better when we are upset.

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It is important for people to not waste their time.

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Hard work always pays off in the end.

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It is important to respect your elders.

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