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The Ghost of Gratitude Gable - Making Connections in Literary Texts (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
Why did the ghost Alec give Liam and Lila the locket?
Because he wanted them to leave the attic.
To show he was grateful for their help.
Because he didn't want the locket anymore.
To scare them with a hidden object.
Answer explanation
After they found his boat, Alec said, 'I am so grateful. I have something for you, too.' This shows the locket was a gift to express his gratitude.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the ghost, Alec, say he was looking for in the attic?
A silver locket
A wooden boat
A dusty toy box
A loose floorboard
Answer explanation
The passage states that Alec whispered, 'My boat... I can't find my little boat.' This shows he was looking for his boat.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did Liam and Lila find under the loose floorboard?
A toy boat
An old photograph
A silver locket
A dusty map
Answer explanation
The passage says that after Alec pointed to the floorboard, Liam pried it up and 'Inside was a small, old-fashioned silver locket on a delicate chain.'
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best describes how Liam's feelings change in the story?
He is excited at first, then becomes scared.
He is scared the whole time he is in the attic.
He is angry that he has to be in the attic.
He is doubtful at first, then becomes grateful.
Answer explanation
Liam starts by saying, 'It's just a dusty old attic,' showing doubt. By the end, his voice is 'full of surprise and gratitude,' showing his feelings have changed.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Liam's first explanation for the flicker of light Lila saw?
He thought it was just the dust.
He believed it was a ghost immediately.
He said it was a reflection from a window.
He thought Lila was imagining things.
Answer explanation
When Lila points out the light, the passage states, '"It's just the dust, Lila," Liam sighed.' This was his first, skeptical explanation.
6.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match each line of dialogue to the feeling it most clearly shows.
Eagerness to help
"Oh, thank you! I haven't held it in so long."
Relief and Gratitude
"It's just the dust, Lila."
Appreciation and Respect
"A boat? We can help you look!"
Doubt
"Thank you, Alec... We'll take care of it."
Answer explanation
Liam's first line shows he doubts anything special is happening. Alec's line shows his relief and thankfulness for getting his boat back. Lila's line shows her immediate willingness to help. Liam's final line shows he now appreciates the ghost and his gift.
7.
CATEGORIZE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Sort the following character actions and quotes into the categories that best describe their attitude at the beginning of the story.
Groups:
(a) Liam's Skepticism
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(b) Lila's Openness
Whispering, 'Wow, it's like a treasure chest.'
Saying, 'It's just the dust, Lila.'
Stepping forward to help the ghost.
Pointing out a flicker of light.
Freezing when the ghost first appeared.
Saying, 'It's just a dusty old attic.'
Answer explanation
Liam's words and actions, like dismissing the attic and the light, show he is skeptical. Lila's words and actions, like seeing the attic as a treasure chest and offering to help the ghost, show she is open and believing.
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