The Woman Who Befriended Ghosts 1st SW Review

"Ghosts, you see, are a bit like cats-they're never around when you want them, and rarely come out when called"

The simile used in paragraph 9 helps the reader understand that-

• Making ghost friends was not going to be so easy.

• Making ghost friends was easier than making living friends.

• Hildy notices what it takes to be a good friend.

• Hildy knows what it's like when people want to befriend you.

Which sentence best illustrates Hildy's commitment to making a new friend?

• "She booked a rail ticket to Portugal that very day, packed a trunk full of clothes that night, and early the next morning a carriage arrived to whisk her off to the train station."

• "Hildy stared at the words for several minutes. Could she really call this man her friend?"

• "As Hildy walked toward its porch, a wave of black crows took off screaming from a dead oak in the front. She noticed a ghost swinging by a noose from the railing of the third-floor balcony, and waved to it."

• "Hildy started to laugh, she couldn't help it. The two ghosts stopped bickering and stared at her."

When Hildy explains that she can speak to ghosts, Joao's response shows that he-

• Is excited she can help with his house situation.

• Is alarmed because she didn't tell him before.

• Is curious about when it started and how it has affected her.

• Is concerned about her well-being

For Hildy, going to visit Joao most likely represents-

• her chance to find a true friend.

• the opportunity to travel while going through a hard time

• her willingness to reach out to people

• her admiration of Joao's haunted house

Which event from the selection suggests that Hildy will resolve her conflict?

• Hildy finds out her sister is going on ghost business and won't return for a few years.

• Hildy explains to Joao that she can see the ghosts and talk to them, so Joao asks for her help in his house.

• Hildy builds a haunted house over a hill that is soon crowded with ghosts.

• Hildy thinks about killing someone so they become her friend.

The final sentence of the selection suggests that Hildy most likely feels-

• Content

• Inspired

• Frustrated

• Hopeful

The author described the tea party event in order to show-

• Hildy's difficulty making friends.

• Hildy's frustration in finding the right type of friend.

• Hildy's impressive way of talking to strangers.

• Hildy's close relationship with her father.

Which event initiates the rising action of the story?

• Hildy spends time with her sister before she dies.

• Hildy tries different ways to make a new friend.

• Hildy and Joao have a 30 minute conversation.

• Hildy and Joao get married.

"You have to be firm with them, but understanding,' Hildy explained. 'It's not easy being a ghost, and like anyone, they want to feel respected."

What does Hildy's explanation in this paragraph (paragraph 55) reveal to the reader?

• She understands what it takes to be a good friend.

• She knows how to communicate with ghosts effectively.

• She is scared to mess up the conversation with Joao.

• She believes Joao is not serious about being her friend.

"To hide her tears she felt coming, she got up from the table and ran into the next room."

Hildy's actions in this sentence demonstrate her-

• Sense of defeat in making a new friend.

• Determination to make Joao like her.

• Difficulty talking to someone she just met.

• Appreciation of being in the haunted house.