"A Window into History: The Mystery of the Cellar Window"

Where does the story take place?

• on a playground

• at an elementary school

• at a city council meeting

• Grandma J's house

What is the main problem in the story?

• The city council wants to tear down Grandma J's house in order to build a playground.

• Jacob broke a window in Grandma J's cellar.

• The city council wants to build a playground, but they cannot find the right spot.

• Grandma J wants to move, but she cannot sell her house.

Why was Grandma J's house made an historic monument?

• It played a major role in the Civil War.

• It was thought to be a stop on the Underground Railroad.

• It was over one hundred years old.

• Grandma J's family had lived in it for many years.

What genre is "A Window Into History?"

• play

• fantasy

• drama

• historical fiction

Who was the President of the City Council?

• Daniel Cruz

• Patricia Cole

• Nell

• Grandma J

How does Celia Andrews feel about the city's proposal?

• She does not agree and wants the council to reconsider its plans.

• She agrees that her home would be a good location for a new playground.

• She does not agree but wants the money.

• She will agree to the plans for more compensation.

What did Dr. Cedric Brown, history professor, have to say about the secret room and property?

• The house is important.

• The house was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is a historic monument.

• The house is not of value and should be torn down.

• The house has many secret rooms and doors.

Read the sentence from the text.

"It's too bad these old walls can't talk. I'm sure they'd have some stories to tell."

What does the author mean with the phrase "too bad these old walls can't talk"?

• Everyone should listen to the stories they are told.

• Houses that are old can talk.

• The house has been a place where a lot of history has happened.

• If the house could talk it would not be torn down.

Select the text evidence that supports how Patricia feels at the beginning of the story.

• "The family will be fairly compensated and the playground will be in a central area, close to our largest elementary school."

• "The city council may offer us money, but money isn't everything."

• "It's an old house but it should be important to this town."

• "You have your report and I am going to lose my house."

Who is the narrator of the passage?

• Grandma J

• Patricia

• An outside observer

• Celia