1. How does paragraph 2 contribute to the development of the plot?
   

• 1. A. It explains Talia’s relationship with her grandmother.

• 1. B. It describes the attic, setting the scene for the mysterious events.

• 1. C. It introduces the music box and its history.

• 1. D. It foreshadows Talia’s encounter with the shadows.

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1. What does the author mean by the phrase "it dawned on Talia" in paragraph 3?
   

• 1. A. The shadows were unable to communicate directly with Talia.

• 1. B. The shadows disappeared before Talia could ask more questions.

• 1. C. Talia realized the shadows might hold a deeper mystery.

• 1. D. The music box stopped playing, and the shadows vanished.

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1. How does the narrator’s point of view impact the events in the story?
   

• 1. A. It allows the reader to understand the music box’s history directly from Talia’s grandmother.

• 1. B. It creates suspense by focusing on Talia’s thoughts and reactions to the mysterious events.

• 1. C. It shows how the shadows felt about being disturbed by Talia.

• 1. D. It makes the reader aware of secrets that Talia does not know yet.

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1. What does the point of view used in paragraph 3 allow the reader to do?
   
   

• 1. A. Understand how the attic looks through Talia’s eyes.

• 1. B. Know why the music box begins to play.

• 1. C. Feel the emotions of the shadows in the room.

• 1. D. Hear the melody of the music box as Talia does.

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   1. With which statement would the author most likely agree?

• 1. A. Family heirlooms often have supernatural powers.

• 1. B. Curiosity can lead to unexpected discoveries.

• 1. C. Music has the power to create vivid imagery.

• 1. D. Secrets should remain hidden for safety.

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