"Addison Cooke and the Treasure of the Incas" Questions

Which important idea is developed in paragraph 6?

• Uncle Nigel has been at the museum a long time.

• Uncle Nigel is afraid he may lose his job.

• Uncle Nigel has a plan to attract visitors to the museum.

• Uncle Nigel is hoping to start a new job soon.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What does the phrase “on a short fuse” mean as used in paragraph 8?

• hard to please

• hard to find

• easy to upset

• easy to frighten

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does paragraph 9 contribute to the structure of the story?

• It changes the setting of the story.

• It establishes the conflict in the story.

• It states the theme of the story.

• It foreshadows events in the story.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How does the language in paragraph 12 contribute to the overall tone of the story?

• It introduces a threatening tone.

• It highlights the sorrowful tone.

• It stresses the mysterious tone.

• It creates a worried tone.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What do paragraphs 10 and 13 indicate about Addison?

• He is uncertain whether his uncle’s story is true.

• He is curious to see what his uncle has found.

• He knows that his uncle’s discovery will save the museum.

• He wishes he had gone with his uncle on the dig.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which sentence from the story signals a turning point?

• “Addison and Molly weren’t sure how to respond.” (paragraph 7)

• “I just returned from a dig in the jungles of Bolivia and found the most improbable relic.” (paragraph 9)

• “Instead, they locked it away in a secret chamber and hid three keys across the Incan Empire.” (paragraph 12)

• “e wind howled so fiercely it could be heard even in the basement.” (paragraph 17)

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which quotation is MOST important to include in a summary of the story?

• “. . . Addison and Molly knew the wooded grounds by heart.” (paragraph 2)

• “ ‘Uncle Nigel, we’re here!’ Molly called.” (paragraph 5)

• “As Uncle Nigel talked, Addison’s eyes darted to the shadowy corners of the office . . .” (paragraph 11)

• “I’m pretty sure it is Atahualpa’s first key.” (paragraph 19)

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2