A Window Into History: The Mystery of the Cellar Window

Where does the story take place?

• on a playground

• at an elementary school

• at a city council meeting

• Grandma J's house

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What is the main problem in the story?

• The city council wants to tear down Grandma J's house in order to build a playground.

• Jacob broke a window in Grandma J's cellar.

• The city council wants to build a playground, but they cannot find the right spot.

• Grandma J wants to move, but she cannot sell her house.

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What did the boys find when they were looking for a baseball?

• a cellar

• a hidden room

• a hidden bookcase

• a concealed window

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Why was Grandma J's house made an historic monument?

• It played a major role in the Civil War.

• It was thought to be a stop on the Underground Railroad.

• It was over one hundred years old.

• Grandma J's family had lived in it for many years.

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What genre is "A Window Into History?"

• play

• fantasy

• drama

• historical fiction

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Who was the President of the City Council?

• Daniel Cruz

• Patricia Cole

• Nell

• Grandma J

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How does Celia Andrews feel about the city's proposal?

• She does not agree and wants the council to reconsider its plans.

• She agrees that her home would be a good location for a new playground.

• She does not agree but wants the money.

• She will agree to the plans for more compensation.

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When Caleb and Jacob move the bookcase, what do they notice behind the bookcase?

• the baseball

• a window

• a small door

• broken glass

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What did Dr. Cedric Brown, history professor, have to say about the secret room and property?

• The house is important.

• The house was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is a historic monument.

• The house is not of value and should be torn down.

• The house has many secret rooms and doors.

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How does Patricia Cole's view of the house change?

• She is proud of the city and the property, and will move the playground.

• She still believes the playground should be built where the Andrew's house is.

• She does not agree that the house is a historic monument.

• She does not agree with Dr. Cedric Brown.

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