The Dark Room

Where are June and Alejandro?

• in a very large bathroom

• in a very small closet

• in a very dark room

• in a very hot attic

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CCSS.RL.3.1

June and Alejandro have a problem. The room they are in is too dark for them to see well. How do they solve this problem?

• They knock on a wooden door until somebody lets them out.

• They scream for help until somebody hears them.

• They climb up a staircase, holding tightly to the railing.

• They notice a little bit of light, and June opens a curtain.

June and Alejandro are scared. What evidence from the story supports this statement?

• "Alejandro shook his head. June clambered onto a nearby chair and pushed at the window."

• "June felt a tear in her eye, but tried very hard to hold it back. She worried about how frightened Alejandro was."

• "'Do you see it?' asked Alejandro. Most of the room was still in darkness, but near that one spot of light, he could see what looked like chairs."

• "As Alejandro slowly descended into the basement, June looked in every direction. She wondered why she couldn't make out any shapes."

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CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does June push at the window and pull herself toward its opening?

• She wants to get out of the room.

• She wants to stay in the room.

• She wants to make the room dark again.

• She wants Alejandro to try opening the door.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

What is a theme of this story?

• Discovering a new place is lots of fun and can make your life better.

• Getting into a fight with a friend can help you work out your differences.

• Children in a dangerous situation should turn to an adult for help.

• People can get out of a scary situation if they do not give in to their fear.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.3.9

Read the following sentences: "The room was pitch black. He could hear his friend at the bottom of the steps, but in the darkness he could not see a thing." What does the phrase pitch black mean?

• completely black

• more gray than black

• mostly black with a few rays of light

• a black surface with lots of light shining on it

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. June and Alejandro do not give up looking for a way out of the room ______ they are scared.

• finally

• moreover

• although

• specifically

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CCSS.L.3.4A

CCSS.L.3.1H

What does June say after opening the window?

• It's a beautiful day outside.

• I need to close the window.

• The weather is terrible.

• I forgot to open the window.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

Why does June want to get back to the party?

• She forgot her phone.

• She left her jacket.

• She wants to see her friends.

• She needs to talk to the host.

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.3

How does June probably feel at the end of the story? Support your answer with evidence from the passage.

• Happy

• Sad

• Confused

• Relieved

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CCSS.RL.3.1