A Mystery Man [Nightmare on the Tracks, #1]

What was James looking forward to doing during the first week of summer vacation?

• Going to the beach

• Visiting his grandparents

• Starting a new hobby

• Relaxing at home

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James was shocked at dinner time last Friday because:

• he received unexpected news

• the food was burnt

• there was a surprise guest

• he forgot his wallet

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What did Veronica do when she exclaimed, 'Well, I can't wait to go!'?

• She packed her bags.

• She sat down.

• She called a friend.

• She went to sleep.

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What is James' sister Veronica singing about at the beginning of the story?

• her grandfather and how he loves his farm animals

• a stranger who wakes children up in the middle of the night

• a strong man named John Henry who built the railroad tracks

• a way to make large hammers for building railroad tracks

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How does James feel about visiting his grandparents?

• excited and happy

• annoyed and frustrated

• calm and peaceful

• nervous and scared

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What conclusion can be drawn from this evidence?

• Veronica's constant singing about John Henry adds to James' frustration about the upcoming trip.

• Veronica enjoys eating quietly at dinner with her family and James as a way to relax.

• James wants to hear Veronica sing their Grandfather's song about John Henry more often.

• It is very easy for James to fall asleep, even when it is at a Friday dinner with his family.

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The strange man who appears next to James' bed wears blue denim overalls and work boots, and carries a hammer. Based on this description, what can you infer about him?

• He probably works in an office with other people.

• He probably works outside or makes things with his hands.

• He probably is a scientist who works inside a lab.

• He probably likes singing songs and playing music.

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What is the main idea of the text?

• A. James thinks cows and chickens on his grandfather's farm are mean and annoying, while Veronica loves to be on the farm getting to spend time with all of the animals.

• B. Digging tunnels to build a railroad takes a lot of strength, is very hard work, and requires many tools, like large silver hammers, work boots, and blue denim overalls.

• C. James is not looking forward to visiting his grandparents with Veronica, but things take an unexpected turn when he wakes up to find a stranger swinging a hammer at him.

• D. James Jenkins is very excited to play video games, relax on the couch, and eat lots of snacks with his sister Veronica during his first full week of summer vacation.

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As used in this excerpt, what does the word "determined" most closely mean?

• A. angry and annoyed

• B. careful and nervous

• C. scared and tearful

• D. committed and sure

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Choose the answer that best completes the sentence below. James eventually falls asleep, _____ is suddenly awakened by a loud banging noise.

• but

• meanwhile

• such as

• also

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