"Danger at the Scituate Lighthouse"

#1 What does the word alert mean as it is used in paragraph 8?

• A. warn

• B. help

• C. join

• D. fight

#2 What is the main purpose of paragraph 1?

• A. It describes the main character

• B. It shows how one person will solve a problem.

• C. It tells when the story is happening.

• D. It suggests that some kind of trouble is coming.

#3. How is Rebecca like her mother in the story?

• A. They both are overcome with fear.

• B. They both are used to being left alone.

• C. They both rely on others for help.

• D. They both act quickly in times of trouble.

#4. Select TWO ways paragraphs 7 and 8 contribute to the overall structure of the story.

• A.

  They set up the main problem ...

• B.

  They build suspense .....

• C.

  They give clear details......

• D.

  They offer a possible solution.....

• E.

  They introduce the main characters....

#5 What is the theme of the passage?

• A.

  War is especially scary for children.

• B.

  Music can make soldiers wish for peace.

• C.

  Younger siblings are not usually helpful.

• D.

  There is more than one way to win a battle.

#6 PART A

How is Abigail different from Rebecca?

• A. She is used to working...

• B. She disagrees....

• C. She is not worried....

• D. She has a closer....

#6. PART B

Select the detail from paragraphs 10-11 that best supports the correct answer in Part A.

• A. "Stopping to catch .....

• B. "She wondered if her brother....

• C. "Abigail opened her mouth to argue,.....

• D. "Abigail nodded. Her face was white....

#7. Which TWO sentences describe how having access to Rebecca's thoughts most contributes to the development of the passage?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

• E.

#8 How does paragraph 9 contribute to the overall structure of the passage?

• A.

  ...solution is coming next.

• B.

  ....problem in the story.

• C.

  ...sisters work well together.

• D.

  ....important background information.

#9. Which statement correctly summarizes the passage?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.