WELCOME TO THE NEW HOUSE: PART 5

Who is the first person the narrator calls for?

• Petey

• Josh

• Mom

• Dad

What does the narrator do after calling for Josh and Petey?

• Goes inside the house

• Runs down to the bottom of the driveway

• Calls the police

• Talks to Mr. Dawes

Why does the narrator feel scared when looking for Josh?

• Josh never wanders off

• The yard is dark and unfamiliar

• The narrator heard a strange noise

• The car was missing

What is the condition of the backyard as described in the passage?

• Neatly trimmed and sunny

• Full of tall weeds and brown leaves

• Covered in snow

• Filled with flowers and a pond

What does Dad suggest might be the reason for Josh's disappearance?

• Josh is hiding in the garage

• Josh made a friend and wandered off

• Josh is playing a game

• Josh is in the car

What evidence does the narrator look for in the backyard to find Josh?

• Footprints or signs of movement

• Josh's toys

• A note from Josh

• Petey's collar

What is the narrator's initial reaction to not finding Josh and Petey?

• Calm and unconcerned

• Angry and frustrated

• Worried and scared

• Excited and curious

How does the environment change as the narrator moves from the street to the yard?

• It becomes warmer and brighter

• It becomes cooler and shadier

• It becomes noisier and busier

• It becomes windier and dustier

What does Dad's reaction to Josh's disappearance suggest about his character?

• He is indifferent and careless

• He is calm and logical

• He is easily angered and impatient

• He is worried but trying to stay rational

Based on the passage, what might be a reason for Josh's frequent wandering off?

• He is adventurous and curious

• He is looking for Petey

• He is trying to avoid chores

• He is afraid of the dark