"I Hope I Don't See a Ghost" by R.L. Stein

What is the narrator concerned about at the beginning of the story?

• That their neighbor, Kravitz, is sick

• That Kravitz has been making too much noise

• That their wife’s casserole isn’t good enough

• That Kravitz is moving away

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Why does the narrator visit Kravitz's house?

• To borrow something

• To check on him and deliver a casserole

• To invite him to dinner

• To ask for a recipe

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How does Kravitz look when the narrator finds him inside the house?

• Healthy but tired

• Pale and sickly with dark circles under his eyes

• Completely normal and cheerful

• Energetic and lively

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What does Kravitz keep saying to the narrator when he sees him?

• "I need to eat."

• "I need to sleep."

• "Please leave me alone."

• "I need to talk."

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How does the narrator feel after leaving Kravitz's house?

• Worried about how sick Kravitz seems

• Relieved that Kravitz is getting better

• Upset that Kravitz didn't want the casserole

• Happy that Kravitz enjoyed the visit

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What shocking news does the narrator learn from the movers the next day?

• Kravitz is moving to another city

• Kravitz has been hospitalized

• Kravitz passed away a week ago

• Kravitz is throwing a party

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How does the narrator react to hearing that Kravitz has been dead for a week?

• Confused and shocked

• Unbelieving and angry

• Happy that he no longer has to worry

• Indifferent and calm

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What detail adds to the mystery of the story when the narrator reflects on his visit to Kravitz?

• Kravitz looked very ill but still spoke to the narrator

• The house was cold and empty, except for Kravitz

• The casserole dish was still on the table when the narrator returned, but it was empty

• Kravitz was seen gardening outside

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What theme is most prominent in the story?

• The unpredictability of life

• The idea that things are not always what they seem

• The importance of helping your neighbors

• The value of honesty

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What can be inferred about the narrator's experience with Kravitz?

• The narrator had imagined the entire visit

• The narrator might have seen Kravitz's ghost

• Kravitz was pretending to be ill

• The narrator was dreaming

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