Excerpt from Greenglass House

What does the word “brittle” mean as it is used in paragraph 3?

• very valuable

• cold to the touch

• easily broken

• hard to read

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does Milo respond to the discovery of the map?

• with slight nervousness

• with intense curiosity

• with extreme astonishment

• with mild amusement

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does the plot change in paragraphs 8 through 10?

• A. Someone arrives in search of Milo.

• B. Milo hides the wallet in the shed.

• C. Someone arrives in search of the wallet.

• D. A guest departs because of the snow.

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CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

What effect does this quotation have on the tone of the story?

• It adds to the mysterious tone.

• It introduces a judging tone.

• It creates a discouraged tone.

• It establishes a concerned tone.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

How do Milo’s actions in paragraphs 9 through 11 contribute to the development of the plot?

• by revealing his intention to keep the wallet

• by showing that he fears the guest in the pavilion

• by suggesting that he knows there are more maps

• by emphasizing his preference for being alone

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The author mainly develops Milo’s point of view by

• A. expressing Milo’s opinion about where the map leads

• B. revealing Milo’s thoughts about his discovery and the guest

• C. commenting on Milo’s decision to keep the wallet

• D. explaining Milo’s unwillingness to communicate with the guest

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

Which detail would be most important to include in a summary of the story?

• A. Milo notices that the paper has a watermark.

• B. Milo turns the map so that the compass rose points north.

• C. Milo sees that the guest is wearing a heavy coat.

• D. Milo hides in the shed until the person outside leaves.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2