Corn Muffin Incident

1. Who tells Malina the story of Ryan McKay?

• A. Ms. Martinez
• B. Mr. Nitman
• C. Mrs. Rose
• D. Mrs. Comstock

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

2. How does the fire start?

• A. Someone leaves the oven on
• B. The Bunsen burner tips over
• C. A note drifts on top of the stove
• D. Students playing with a match

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

3. What causes Ryan to walk to the edge of the haunted forest?

• A. A dare from Lonny, an eighth grader
• B. The tracks of a porcupine in the snow
• C. A glimmer reflected off his Game Boy
• D. The smell of barbecue near the trees

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4. "The forest's dark trees extinguished the sunlight." Which quote further establishes the dark setting introduced with this line?

• A. "...Ryan could still hear the shrieks..."
• B. "...he could hardly see his own shoes..."
• C. "...a frightened porcupine darted out..."
• D. "Ryan screamed and clutched his wrist."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

5. By the end of Story 16, which of these things would Malina most likely say to Mr. Nitman?

• A. "The fire wasn't Ms. Martinez's fault."
• B. "I know what you found near the forest."
• C. "Thank you for helping Ryan that night."
• D. "Video games can be helpful after all."

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

10. What elements of action and adventure are there in Story 16?

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4