Secrets of the Library of Doom: The Ghost Riddle

What is the main idea of "The Ghost Riddle" by Michael Dahl?

• The importance of solving puzzles to find hidden treasures.

• A mysterious library holds secrets that must be uncovered.

• Ghosts are haunting a small town and need to be stopped.

• A young boy learns the value of friendship through adventure.

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Which of the following best summarizes the story?

• A group of friends discover a haunted library and decide to explore it.

• A librarian helps a young boy solve a ghostly riddle to save the library.

• A ghost challenges the town to solve a riddle to lift a curse.

• A young girl finds a magical book that grants her wishes.

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What can be inferred about the librarian's character in the story?

• The librarian is afraid of ghosts and avoids the library.

• The librarian is knowledgeable and brave, helping to solve the mystery.

• The librarian is uninterested in the library's secrets.

• The librarian is a ghost trying to scare people away.

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How does the main character's action of entering the library contribute to the story?

• It shows that the character is reckless and doesn't think things through.

• It sets the stage for the adventure and mystery to unfold.

• It causes the library to become haunted.

• It leads to the character getting lost and needing rescue.

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What does the word "riddle" most likely mean in the context of the story?

• A difficult question or puzzle to solve.

• A type of ghost that haunts libraries.

• A secret passageway in the library.

• A book that contains magical spells.

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What conclusion can be drawn about the library's role in the story?

• The library is a place of danger that should be avoided.

• The library is a central location where mysteries are solved.

• The library is a boring place with nothing interesting.

• The library is a place where ghosts live permanently.

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Why might the author have chosen a library as the setting for the story?

• Libraries are known for being haunted.

• Libraries are places of knowledge and mystery, fitting the story's theme.

• Libraries are quiet and boring, making them a good hiding place.

• Libraries are full of people, making it easy to get lost.

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What does the main character learn by the end of the story?

• Ghosts are not real and should not be feared.

• Solving riddles can lead to unexpected adventures.

• Libraries are not as interesting as they seem.

• Friends are more important than solving mysteries.

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How does the author use suspense in the story?

• By revealing the ghost's identity at the beginning.

• By keeping the reader guessing about the library's secrets.

• By describing the library as a safe and welcoming place.

• By focusing on the main character's daily routine.

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What is the significance of the ghost in the story?

• The ghost is a friendly guide for the main character.

• The ghost represents the unsolved mysteries of the library.

• The ghost is a villain trying to scare people away.

• The ghost is a symbol of the main character's fears.

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