Quiz on The Night the Ghost Got In by James Thurber

What is the main theme of the short story "The Night the Ghost Got In" by James Thurber?

• A simple misunderstanding can easily spin out of control.

• Lying is acceptable when it's meant to protect someone you care about.

• It's important not to underestimate people, as they may surprise you.

• Facing something scary is easier when you have the support of your family.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What caused the mother to throw a shoe through a window of the house?

• She was trying to scare away a burglar

• She was trying to get the attention of her neighbor.

• She thought there was a ghost

• She wanted to wake up her husband

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did the narrator first suspect the footsteps to be?

• His brother Roy returning from Indianapolis

• A ghost walking around the house

• A commotion caused by his grandfather

• A burglar breaking into the house

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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 time did the events described in the story begin?

• Midnight

• A past one o'clock in the morning

• Just before dawn

• Late in the evening

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word "hullabaloo" in the text refer to?

• A commotion or fuss

• An arrival

• A rhythmic sequence

• A musical performance

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What did Herman's mother shout when she heard the steps, thinking it was burglars?

• Thieves!

• Burglars!

• Ghosts!

• Help!

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

What did the narrator prevent Mrs. Bodwell from doing?

• Calling the police

• Throwing another shoe

• Selling the house

• Shouting out the window

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is the meaning of the word "Despondent" as used in the text?

• Excited and lively

• In high spirits

• In low spirits

• Indifferent and unresponsive

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What does "Intuitive" mean according to the vocabulary provided in the text?

• Based on what one feels to be true even without evidence

• Based on careful analysis and evidence

• Based on what others suggest

• Based on scientific reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What did the police use to break into the house?

• A) A battering ram

• B) A heavy front door

• C) A loud voice

• D) A heavy foot

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1