A Window into History quiz

Where does the story take place in Act 1, Scene 1? (setting)

• on a playground

• at an elementary school

• Grandma J.'s house

What is the main problem in the story?

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

• City Council wants to tear down Grandma J.'s house in order to build a playground.

• Grandma J. wants to move, but she cannot find the right spot.

What did the boys find when looking for a baseball?

• the baseball

• a hidden room

• a cellar

Why was Grandma J.'s house made a historic monument?

• It was over one hundred years old.

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

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

What message does the author want to give the reader?

• Appearances are deceptive.

• Money isn't everything.

• A fool and his money will soon part.

Was Grandma J's house torn down to build the park for the city?

• Yes, she took the money and built a new house.

• No, her house was declared a historic site.

• Yes, but Grandma J and her family never visited the park because they were upset.

What type of genre is A Window into History?

• historical fiction

• drama

• fantasy

Who is President of the City Council?

• Patricia Cole

• Grandma J

• Nell

What role does 'Celia Andrews' play in the story?

• the news reporter

• City Council President

• Jean Andrew's daughter

Who is the narrator of the passage?

• Grandma J

• An outside observer

• Patricia