The Attic's Secret - Resolution (Grade 6)
Passage
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English
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Angela Lock
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the main conflict of what to do with the box resolved?
Carter breaks the lock as he originally wanted to.
Paxton solves the riddle, and they use the key.
They decide to leave the box locked.
They ask Grandma Edith to open it for them.
Answer explanation
The conflict between Carter wanting to break the lock and Paxton wanting to solve the riddle is resolved when Paxton figures out the answer is 'a key' and they find it, settling the disagreement.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The final lines of dialogue, 'So the treasure wasn’t gold. It was a secret.' and 'A much cooler treasure, I think,' show that the boys have reached a resolution where they...
are still hoping to find gold somewhere else.
plan to confront their grandmother about her secret.
feel tricked by the riddle.
understand and appreciate the true value of their discovery.
Answer explanation
This dialogue shows the final resolution of their feelings. They have moved from disappointment to appreciation, concluding that the secret story is a valuable treasure.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At the end of the story, what do Paxton and Carter finally agree is the 'treasure'?
The small, wooden box itself.
The map of the tunnels in the cave.
The secret story of their grandmother's past.
The brass key they found in the book.
Answer explanation
The resolution of the story is reached when both boys realize the value of the secret they uncovered. Carter says, 'So the treasure wasn’t gold. It was a secret,' and Paxton agrees it's a 'much cooler treasure.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Carter say right after they open the box and see the letters?
“No way! Grandma Edith is afraid of spiders.”
“Let’s just break the lock.”
“Just letters? What a rip-off.”
“It’s a riddle!”
Answer explanation
This is a direct quote from the passage. Carter's initial reaction to seeing the letters is one of disappointment, as stated in the text: '“Just letters?” Carter sighed, his shoulders slumping. “What a rip-off.”'
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to the letter Paxton reads, what did young Edith do in the limestone cave?
She drew a map of the tunnels.
She collected sparkling jewels.
She hid the wooden box.
She wrote the riddle on the tag.
Answer explanation
The passage directly quotes the letter: 'I drew a map of all the tunnels.' This is a detail explicitly stated in the text.
6.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The resolution of the story involves the boys' changing feelings. Categorize the following items based on whether they represent the boys' feelings 'Before the Revelation' or 'After the Revelation'.
Groups:
(a) Before the Revelation
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(b) After the Revelation
Thinking the treasure is gold coins
Wanting to break the lock
Feeling that the letters are a 'rip-off'
Realizing the value of their grandmother's story
Believing the secret is a 'cooler treasure'
Feeling surprised that Grandma Edith was an adventurer
Answer explanation
The items are sorted based on the plot's turning point: the revelation of Grandma Edith's secret. Before they read the letter, the boys were focused on material treasure and felt disappointed. After reading it, their feelings shifted to surprise and appreciation for the story they found.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the character's dialogue to the motivation or feeling it reveals, which contributes to the story's resolution.
Disbelief and surprise at the secret revealed
“I bet it’s full of old coins. Let’s just break the lock.”
A thoughtful approach to solving the problem
“A key! A key has a head and a tail.”
Final acceptance of the story as the true treasure
“No way! Grandma Edith is afraid of spiders.”
Impatience and focus on material wealth
“A much cooler treasure, I think.”
Answer explanation
Each line of dialogue reveals a key step in the plot's resolution. Carter's initial impatience gives way to Paxton's problem-solving. This leads to the surprise of the revelation, which is finally resolved with Paxton's statement of appreciation for the non-material treasure.
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