Content Section — Worksheet Questions

RL.7.1 — Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis. Which detail BEST supports the inference that Amani is confident in her problem-solving abilities?

• She hesitates before agreeing to help Principal Rivera

• She immediately begins decoding the basketball clue

• She avoids telling anyone what she discovers

• She believes the trophy will be impossible to find

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

RL.7.2 — Determine a theme and analyze its development. Which theme MOST strongly developed throughout the story?

• True friendship requires honesty and trust

• Winning is more important than teamwork

• Solving puzzles is more valuable than helping others

• Secrets should always be kept to avoid conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which event BEST shows the development of the story’s theme?

• Amani dribbles through the soccer-cone maze

• Tessa admits she hid the trophy to protect the school

• Principal Rivera asks Amani to solve the clues

• Amani finds the maroon-and-silver fabric

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

RL.7.3 — Analyze how elements of a story interact. How does the setting of Riverbend Middle School contribute to the plot?

• The school is large enough to hide many clues

• The school is known for its art program

• The school has strict rules about sports equipment

• The school rarely holds pep rallies

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which statement BEST describes how Amani and Tessa’s relationship influences the events?

• Their friendship makes Amani ignore the clues

• Their friendship causes Amani to suspect Tessa early

• Their friendship explains why Tessa trusted Amani to solve the clues

• Their friendship prevents Amani from solving the mystery

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

RL.7.4 — Determine meaning of words and phrases. What does the phrase "her pulse quickened" MOST likely suggest?

• Amani was becoming tired

• Amani felt nervous or excited

• Amani was confused by the clue

• Amani wanted to stop the investigation

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

The phrase "shadows run" in the clue MOST likely refers to:

• A place where students hide during recess

• A location where the sun creates long shapes

• A hallway with broken lights

• A classroom with dark curtains

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

RL.7.5 — Analyze structure and its impact. Which event represents the climax of the story?

• Amani decodes the basketball clue

• Amani finds the maroon-and-silver fabric

• Amani discovers the trophy and confronts Tessa

• Amani returns the trophy to the display case

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

How does the author’s use of clues and puzzles affect the pacing?

• It slows the story down by adding unnecessary details

• It creates suspense and keeps the plot moving quickly

• It distracts from the main conflict

• It makes the story feel repetitive

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

RL.7.6 — Analyze point of view. How does the third-person point of view shape the reader’s understanding?

• It reveals Tessa’s thoughts as she hides the trophy

• It limits the reader to only Amani’s emotions

• It allows the reader to observe Amani’s actions without knowing every thought

• It makes the story feel like a personal diary

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6