Amy's Halloween Secret from Readworks

Why was Amy's favorite holiday Halloween

• She got to dress up for a party

• She got a lot of candy

• She got presents

• Both A and B

What is the main setting in the story?

• Amy's mom's university

• Amy's school in Brooklyn

• St. Louis, Missouri

• Old Stone House

How did Amy most likely feel when she thought she heard children's voices inside the Old Stone House?

"Amy was a little nervous, so she held onto her mother's hand as they walked up to the door. They knocked. No response. Amy tried again, this time more loudly. She thought she heard voices. Children's voices?

"Amy tried pushing the door open and was startled when it moved! Why wasn't the house locked? Who was inside it? Still clutching her mother's hand, Amy began exploring. "Hello?" she called out, "Anybody home?"

• annoyed and angry

• cheerful and excited

• angry and upset

• curious and scared

Why do Amy and her mother explore the Old Stone House?

• To prove that they are not scared of old buildings

• To see whether anyone is going to give Amy Halloween candy

• To search for the little ghost girl

• To try and learn about history of the Old Stone House

What is the main idea of this text?

• A girl dressed up as Tigger for Halloween

• A girl stores all her Halloween candy in her costume

• A girl doesn't want to explore her new neighborhood on Halloween

• A girl decides to explore her new neighborhood on Halloween

What might the author have meant by the phrase "gave Amy the chills"?

"Right as Amy was shutting the door, she swore she saw a little girl, very pale, run past her in the living room. "Come back soon! the girl whispered to Amy, which gave Amy the chills.

• made Amy feel excited

• made Amy feel scared

• gave Amy a gift

• made Amy feel cold

How did Amy keep her candy?

• Trick-or-Treat bag

• Pumpkin

• Pouch in costume

• She didn't get any candy

Where did Amy get her costume from?

• It was her grandmothers

• Party City

• Her mother made it

• From the Old Stone House

What character trait describes Amy?

• funny

• brave

• honest

• shy

How did Amy feel about moving to Brooklyn?

• excited

• upset

• scared

• anxious