What is the climax of the story

When Megan's mom confronts Mrs. Breckenridge

When Megan and her mom let the reporters in

When Mrs. Breckenridge says she lives in the present

When Mrs. Breckenridge falls asleep

Why did Mrs. Breckenridge lie to the TV reporter?

She felt he was interested only in her memories

She wanted him to have a good story

She wanted to amuse her daughter

She didn't know she wasn't telling the truth

Which happened first?

Megan's mom and aunt spoke on the phone.

Mrs. Breckenridge dismissed the newspaper reporter.

All of the following are disasters that Great-grandmother said that she survived EXCEPT :

The Wright Brothers' first successful flight

San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

What was Great-Grandmother's true claim to fame?

She was born in 1899 and was still alive in 2001; therefore, she has lived in three centuries.

She survived the crash of the Hindenburg.

She survived the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906.

All of the following are predictions that Great Grandmother made about the future EXCEPT :

The news anchor would be looking for another job.

Which statement is true about works of fiction in which the narrator is a character in the story?

They are told from the first-person point of view.

They are told from the third-person point of view.

They are told from the point of view of the author.

They are told from the point of view of a real person.

Which statement best describes the theme of “The Three-Century Woman”?

Although they may be frail, old people may be as clever as they always were.

Old people have much to teach about the events that happened in their lifetime.

Old people must be protected from people who want to take advantage of them.

Many old people prefer to relive the past rather than live their lives in the present.

What is the setting of "The Three Century Woman"?

the Lakehurst Naval Air Station

Why does Mrs. Breckenridge recall untrue "memories" in her interview with the news anchor?

She is angry because the anchor is interested in her memories, not in her as a person.

She has always wanted to be famous, and she sees this as her last chance.

She is annoyed with the anchor because he dies his hair and wears an expensive suit.

She wants Megan to think that she has had an eventful, fascinating life.

A type of genre that is not a true story but rather false

A fairy tale with talking animals

something written in rhyme, rhythm, or in stanzas

A story that has been passed down from generation to generation

The Three- Century Woman by Richard Peck

Authored by GURPREET SINGH

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30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which best describes Mrs. Breckenridge?

realistic

mischievous

creative

sensible

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

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The Three- Century Woman by Richard Peck

What happened first?

Where does most of the story take place?

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

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

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

Which best describes Mrs. Breckenridge?

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?

What is the climax of the story

Why did Mrs. Breckenridge lie to the TV reporter?

She lost her spectacles.

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