Lost and Found (Bluford Series) Chapter 2

In the following excerpt, what does the word brassy mean?

"Not Tarah! Not that big, chunky girl with the brassy voice who squeezed herself into tight skirts and wore lime green or hot pink satin tops and cheap jewelry."

• soft and pleasant

• having a foreign accent

• loud and bold

• hard to understand

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

In the following excerpt, what does the word testy mean?

[Darcy said,] "I didn't know you drew stuff."

"I do lots of things you don't know about," Tarah said in a testy voice.

• irritated

• sad

• amused

• frightened

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CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the main idea of the following excerpt:

"Darcy went back into the living room, where her mother sat in a recliner sipping coffee. 'I'll be home at 2:30, Mom,' Darcy said. Mom smiled faintly. She was tired, always tired. And lately she was worried too. The hospital where she worked was cutting staff. It seemed each day fewer people were expected to do more."

• Mom likes to relax in a reclining chair

• Mom is tired and worried

• when a car is old, it's warranty is run out

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CCSS.RL.7.2

Who said the following words:

"Ms. Reed stuck me with Lori Samson. What a fool! And she has that terrible case of zits too! I think Ms. Reed resent pretty girls because she's so plain looking. Can you imagine what she looked like as a teenager?"

• Darcy Wills

• Brisana Meeks

• Aunt Charlotte

• Tarah Carson

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.W.7.9A

What can you conclude from the following excerpt:

In the morning, she dreaded the thought of going to school and seeing Tarah. Darcy pondered different ways of handling the problem. Finally, when she walked into the class, she just sat beside Tarah and said briskly, "Hi. You said your boyfriend could drive us to the tidal pool. When could he do that?"

• Darcy is unable to think of a way to handle her problem

• Darcy has decided to be straightforward.

• Darcy has decided to ignore Tarah.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.W.7.9A

What emotion is primarily being conveyed in the following excerpt:

"As the sun began to set, Darcy couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. The shadows seemed to dance mockingly around her, and the once familiar streets now felt alien and threatening. She quickened her pace, her heart pounding in her chest."

• Excitement

• Unease

• Joy

• Curiosity

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CCSS.L.7.5D

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

What can be inferred about Darcy's personality from the following excerpt:

"Despite the looming deadline, Darcy remained calm, her focus unwavering. She methodically worked through the problem, her confidence growing with each step. 'There's always a solution,' she murmured to herself, a determined glint in her eye."

• Impulsive

• Timid

• Determined

• Indecisive

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

What does Jamee do for her boyfriend?

• Purchased a Valentine Day gift.

• Cleaned his car.

• Beat up another girl.

• Stole a music CD.

Who is Darcy paired up with for her biology project?

• Darcy

• Jamee

• Tarah

• Brisana

Which word below best describes Tarah Carson?

• loud and popular

• mean and lonely

• positive and respectful

• nice and nosey

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CCSS.L.7.5C

CCSS.RL.7.4