The Three Century Woman

What happened first?

• A tv crew interviewed Mrs. Breckenridge
• Megan kissed her great grandmother
• Megan's mom and aunt talk on the phone
• Mrs. Breckenridge dismissed the television reporter

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Where does most of the story take place?

• a facility of elderly people
• at a mall
• in a car
• at Megan's house

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Why did the reporters want to talk to Mrs. Breckenridge?

• She had lived through a big earthquake
• She had lived through three centuries
• She was over 100 years old
• She had been on the Hindenburg

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A sentence in the story says, “Mom and I went in first, and our eyes popped.” What does this mean?

• Their eyes opened so wide they made a noise.
  
• They were surprised by what they saw.
  
• They both closed their eyes at the same time.
• Their eyes hurt when they saw Mrs. Breckinridge’s bright clothes.

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How did Megan change from the beginning of the story to the end of the story?

• She became more patient with her mother
• She became more interested in learning history
• She became more curious about her great-grandfather
• She became more interested in visiting her grandmother

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What is the theme of the story?

• Don't believe everything you hear
• Elderly people cannot be trusted
• Reading is important for everyone

Which best describes Mrs. Breckenridge?

• realistic
• mischievous
• creative
• sensible

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When she was describing the events after the wreck of the Hindenburg, Mrs. Breckenridge said she looked at herself and thought she was wearing a lace dress. What does this mean?

• She was confused after the wreck
• Her dress was full of holes
• She was telling the reporter that she dressed well
• Her dress was uncomfortable

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What is the climax of the story

• When Megan and her mom let the reporters in
• When Mrs. Breckenridge says she lives in the present
• When Megan's mom confronts Mrs. Breckenridge
• When Mrs. Breckenridge falls asleep

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Why did Mrs. Breckenridge lie to the TV reporter?

• She wanted him to have a good story
• She felt he was interested only in her memories
• She wanted to amuse her daughter
• She didn't know she wasn't telling the truth

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