4th Grade ELA LEAP The Lost Key PartA/B

Part A: What does the word "tarnished" mean as it is used in paragraph 6 from "The Lost Key"?

• Worn down and damaged by time

• Bright and shining

• Newly polished

• Painted a different color

Part B: Which two sentences from the passage help the reader understand the meaning of "tarnished"?

• "The key was old, with a tarnished bronze color." (paragraph 6)

• "Maya tucked the key into her pocket." (paragraph 15)

• "It was old, with a simple shape." (paragraph 6)

• "The chest was dusty, and its lock was old and rusty." (paragraph 18)

• "Her mother smiled softly, a tear welling up in her eye." (paragraph 27)

Part A: Which phrase best describes the setting of the passage from "The Lost Key"?

• A bustling city with modern buildings

• A small, quiet town with a large museum

• A cozy house with a family who values history

• A busy marketplace filled with strange objects

Part B: Which two details from the passage support the answer to Part A?

• "Maya loved the flowers—they were the one part of her family's small yard she could count on to stay the same." (paragraph 3)

• "The walk to the mailbox was a short one." (paragraph 3)

• "She had discovered something truly special, something that tied her to her family’s past." (paragraph 28)

• "Maya showed her the locket." (paragraph 24)

• "The chest was dusty, and its lock was old and rusty." (paragraph 18)

Part A: In "The Lost Key," why does Maya most likely decide to search through the attic?

• She is looking for something valuable to sell.

• She wants to learn more about her family’s past.

• She is trying to find something to use in her art project.

• She is trying to find the key’s owner.

Part B: What two details from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

• "Maya felt proud of the key she had found." (paragraph 33)

• "She turned and noticed an old, wooden chest tucked in the corner." (paragraph 17)

• "Her mother smiled softly, a tear welling up in her eye." (paragraph 27)

• "Maya wondered if it could open something hidden in the house." (paragraph 14)

• "Maya showed her the locket." (paragraph 24)

Part A: Which sentence best describes a theme of the passage from "The Lost Key"?

• Hidden treasures often hold great meaning and memories.

• The search for lost objects can be dangerous.

• Discovering family history can change a person’s life.

• It’s important to keep every key safe.

Part B: Which two details from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• "Maya felt proud of the key she had found." (paragraph 33)

• "Inside, there were old family photos, letters tied with string, and a small box wrapped in faded paper." (paragraph 20)

• "The key turned easily, and with a soft click, the chest opened." (paragraph 19)

• "Maya knew that she would treasure the locket, the memories, and the mysterious key for the rest of her life." (paragraph 33)

• "Her mother smiled softly, a tear welling up in her eye." (paragraph 27)