24-25 Battle 2 Prep 2

In The City of Ember, what is the name of the river that flows through the city?

• The River of Lights

• The Ember River

• The Hidden River

• The Sparkling River

Answer explanation

In The City of Ember, the river that flows through the city is called The River of Lights. This name reflects the city's theme of light and hope amidst darkness.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In The City of Ember, what is the name of the color of the light that flickers in the sky above Ember?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

Answer explanation

In The City of Ember, the light that flickers in the sky is described as green. This detail is significant as it symbolizes hope and the unknown, making 'Green' the correct answer.

In the City of Ember, what is the name of the mayor?

• Mayor Cole

• Mayor Stone

• Mayor Light

• Mayor Hope

Answer explanation

In the City of Ember, the mayor is named Mayor Cole. This character plays a significant role in the story, representing the leadership in the struggling city.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In The City of Ember, what is the name of the fruit that is rarely seen in Ember?

• Apples

• Oranges

• Grapes

• Bananas

Answer explanation

In The City of Ember, grapes are mentioned as a fruit that is rarely seen, highlighting their scarcity in the underground city. This makes grapes the correct answer among the options provided.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In Doll Bones, Zach wakes Alice; he wants to know if she believes in _________.

• Aliens

• Voodoo

• Ghosts

• Astrology

Answer explanation

In Doll Bones, Zach wakes Alice to ask if she believes in ghosts, which is a central theme in the story. The other options, while interesting, do not align with the context of their conversation.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In Doll Bones, Zach thinks the vandal was __________ .

• Eleanor

• Poppy

• Alice

• Tinshoe Jones

Answer explanation

In Doll Bones, Zach suspects Eleanor as the vandal due to her previous actions and behavior, which leads him to connect her to the incident.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

In Doll Bones, Alice is poking around in Zack's backpack, looking for food, but instead she finds _______________ .

• An envelope full of money

• A love letter to a girl at school

• An extra bag of Twizzlers that he was saving for himself

• A folded-up note with the questions

Answer explanation

In Doll Bones, Alice discovers a folded-up note with the questions while searching through Zack's backpack. This detail is significant as it reveals the underlying themes of curiosity and the quest for answers in their adventure.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

In Doll Bones, What sickly sweet-bitter-flavored donut did Zach bite into?

• NyQuil

• Robitussin

• Honey

• Pepto-Bismol

Answer explanation

In Doll Bones, Zach bites into a donut that tastes sickly sweet-bitter, which is described as Pepto-Bismol. This aligns with the medicinal flavor of Pepto-Bismol, making it the correct answer.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In Jennifer Murdley's Toad, What unusual item does Jennifer purchase from a Magic Shop?

• A magic wand

• A talking toad

• • A crystal ball

• A flying carpet

Answer explanation

In 'Jennifer Murdley's Toad', Jennifer purchases a talking toad from the Magic Shop, which is the unusual item that plays a significant role in the story, distinguishing it from typical magical items like wands or carpets.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In Jennifer Murdley's Toad, where does the story primarily take place?

• A bustling city

• A small town

• A magical kingdom

• A deserted island

Answer explanation

In "Jennifer Murdley's Toad," the story primarily takes place in a small town, which serves as the backdrop for the characters' adventures and interactions, distinguishing it from other settings like a bustling city or a magical kingdom.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9