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WorksheetsA Window Into History: The Mystery of the Cellar Window
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Where does the story take place?
on a playground
at an elementary school
at a city council meeting
Grandma J's house
What is the main problem in the story?
The city council wants to tear down Grandma J's house in order to build a playground.
Jacob broke a window in Grandma J's cellar.
The city council wants to build a playground, but they cannot find the right spot.
Grandma J wants to move, but she cannot sell her house.
What did the boys find when they were looking for a baseball?
a cellar
a hidden room
a hidden bookcase
a concealed window
Why was Grandma J's house made an historic monument?
It played a major role in the Civil War.
It was thought to be a stop on the Underground Railroad.
It was over one hundred years old.
Grandma J's family had lived in it for many years.
What genre is "A Window Into History?"
play
fantasy
drama
historical fiction
Who was the President of the City Council?
Daniel Cruz
Patricia Cole
Nell
Grandma J
How does Celia Andrews feel about the city's proposal?
She does not agree and wants the council to reconsider its plans.
She agrees that her home would be a good location for a new playground.
She does not agree but wants the money.
She will agree to the plans for more compensation.
When Caleb and Jacob move the bookcase, what do they notice behind the bookcase?
the baseball
a window
a small door
broken glass
What did Dr. Cedric Brown, history professor, have to say about the secret room and property?
The house is important.
The house was a stop on the Underground Railroad and is a historic monument.
The house is not of value and should be torn down.
The house has many secret rooms and doors.
How does Patricia Cole's view of the house change?
She is proud of the city and the property, and will move the playground.
She still believes the playground should be built where the Andrew's house is.
She does not agree that the house is a historic monument.
She does not agree with Dr. Cedric Brown.
What does the word inquisitive mean?
curious
inexpensive
enormous
serious
What does the word precise mean?
approximate
mild
exact
opposite
What does the word astounded mean?
amazed
puzzled
gruesome
worrisome
Which word has the opposite meaning of the word concealed?
delightful
hidden
terrifying
visible
Verb 1. to explain the meaning of something 2. to translate between speakers of different languages Which word is being defined above?
astounded
concealed
interpret
reconsider
What does the word reconsider mean?
to act on something
to talk about with others
to think about again
to want to do something
Which word has almost the same meaning as the word perplexed?
assumed
confused
performed
shared
What does the word suspicious mean?
believing that something is wrong or not right
doubting you will win or be successful
hoping nothing happens or goes wrong
worrying that you have made a mistake or error
Which word means to be "not honest?"
rehonest
dishonest
prehonest
imhonest
Which word means to "wrap again?"
rewrap
unwrap
prewrap
diswrap
Which word means "not specific?"
disspecific
respecific
nonspecific
underspecific
Which prefix means "not?"
un-
re-
pre-
sub-
Which prefix means "again?"
un-
non-
sub-
re-
Raw is to cooked as _________ is to completed.
disfinished
refinished
unfinished
subfinished
My dog tore open the gift, so I had to _________ it.
unfinish
repair
regain
refreeze
We all know that a penny saved is a penny earned. What does this mean?
You can always find money when you need it.
It is important to save money.
Money can't buy happiness.
Well, you're a great detective. I'm sure you left no stone unturned. What does this mean?
They investigated the matter carefully.
They placed rocks in an interesting pattern.
They hid evidence where it can't be found.
There are two sides to every coin. What does this mean?
"No news" is "good news."
People should keep track of their money.
There is more than one aspect to every issue.
An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. What does this mean?
Doctors do not like apples.
If you eat apples, you will never have to go to the doctor.
If you eat healthy food, you will stay healthy.
Birds of a feather flock together. What does this mean?
Birds fly in groups from one place to another.
People with similar interests like to spend time together.
Birds teach each other how to fly.
