Halloween escape

halloween escape

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Get all the candy!

escape halloween

You've got your pumpkin ready for the spookiest night of the year. Your mission: navigate through five haunted houses, solve their riddles, and amass a bone-chilling treasure trove of candy. 🎃👻🍬

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Go house to house!

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Witch's house

Alert! Witches nearby! Dare to knock?

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1/15

How does the use of a cause-and-effect structure in the section "Fight-or-Flight" help support the topic of the article Why Do We Like to Be Scared?

A. It highlights why people enjoy watching horror movies by emphasizing the impact of real-life danger.

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B.It explains how the brain and body respond to fear, helping the reader understand why fear can be exciting in certain situations.

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C. It demonstrates how the fight-or-flight response can permanently alter someone's perception of fear.

D. It shows that fear can only be enjoyable in group settings where oxytocin is released.

2/15

Based on the ideas presented throughout the article Why Do We Like to Be Scared?, what can the reader conclude about people who enjoy being frightened?

A. They often seek out controlled situations where they can feel scared but know they are safe.

B. They only enjoy scary experiences because they’ve encountered previous trauma.

C. They experience fewer fear-related responses compared to others.

D. They tend to avoid real-life danger at all costs

3/15

What is most likely the reason the author included the graphic feature “Your Body On Fear”?

A.To explain the solution to overcome a fearful state.

B.To show the brain is the only part of the human body that is affected by fear.

C.To teach the stages your body goes through once you are afraid.

D.To illustrate the idea that the brain controls what things you find scary and what things you don’t.

Spooktacular!

You've passed the first test and scored some candy. Keep it up!

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Candy obtained

Go to the next house!

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House of the Wolf

A wolf is on the loose! Got the guts to knock?

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4/15

Which of the following is an important theme in The Fall of the House of Usher?

A. By facing one's fears, it's possible to break free from the past.

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B. By sharing stories of tragedy, people find emotional healing.

C.When people are isolated and consumed by fear, their minds can fall apart.

D.Everyone has a special connection to their home, even if it's haunted.

5/15

How does a personality trait of Rodrick impact the events in "The Fall of the House of Usher"?

A. His madness drives him to isolate himself and bury his sister alive.

B. His anger causes him to isolate himself from others and hate everyone.

C. His bravery allows him to confront his sister after she breaks free.

D. His kindness leads him to invite Charlie over to stay at his home.

6/15

How does the setting of “The Fall of the House of Usher” affect Roderick Usher?

A. The setting of the Usher house makes him feel more connected to his family’s past.

B. The beautiful landscape surrounding the house inspires him to be creative.

C. The eerie atmosphere of the Usher house causes him to feel more alone and afraid.

D.The crumbling state of the house encourages him to seek help repairing and restoring the estate.

Awesome!

You've outsmarted the wolf, and your candy bag grows.

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Candy obtained

Go to the next house!

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Frankenstein's House

An electrifying house, are you up for it? ⚡

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7/15

In paragraph 2 of the article “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” and this dialogue from scene 1 of “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “Jordyn: Why, did he kill someone or something?”, BOTH authors’ use of questions contributes to the tone by—

A. suggesting a lack of understanding that needs to be fixed.

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B. expressing worry about something unsettling.

C. emphasizing a feeling of wonder about fear and its effects.

D. creating a sense of friendly connection to the subject.

8/15

Which best expresses a DIFFERENCE in the authors’ reasons for including information about fear in the article “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” and the story “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

A. The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” explains how fear can be fun, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” explores how fear can lead to madness.

B.The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” shows how fear can be exciting in safe settings, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” highlights the destructive power of fear.

C. The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” explains how people choose to face fear, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” suggests that fear is inescapable.

D.The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared” explores how fear can be shared in social settings, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” shows how fear leads to isolation.

9/15

What is the DIFFERENCE in the authors’ reasons for writing “Why Do We Like to Be Scared?” and the story “The Fall of the House of Usher”?

A. The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared?” hopes to engage readers by discussing the thrill of safe fear experiences, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” wants to evoke a sense of dread through eerie imagery.

B.The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared?” aims to explain the psychological effects of fear, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” seeks to explore themes of madness and decay.

C.The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared?” intends to highlight the enjoyment of frightening situations, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” focuses on the tragic consequences of fear.

D.The author of “Why Do We Like to Be Scared?” aims to provide insight into why people seek out fear, while the author of “The Fall of the House of Usher” emphasizes the devastating effects of fear on relationships.

You rock!

You've unraveled the mysteries of Frankenstein and scored more candy.

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Candy obtained

Go to the next house!

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House of the Mummy

A mummy in the house! Shall we?

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10/15

The authors of the article "Why Do We Like to Be Scared" and the story "The Fall of the House of Usher" BOTH use a sequential organizational structure most likely in order to –

A. explain the process by which fear takes hold of a person

B. show how fear can increase and worsen over time

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C. emphasize how quickly fear can affect the body and mind

D. describe the ways fear changes depending on the situation

11/15

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

A. With lanterns in hand, the young men wedged themselves through an 11-inch crack in the tombstone they continued down a narrow, cobweb-filled passageway.

B. With lanterns in hand, the young men wedged themselves through an 11-inch crack in the tombstone; they continued down a narrow, cobweb-filled passageway.

C. With lanterns in hand, the young men wedged themselves through an 11-inch crack in the tombstone, but they continued down a narrow, cobweb-filled passageway.

D.With lanterns in hand the young men wedged themselves through an 11-inch crack in the tombstone; they continued down a narrow, cobweb-filled passageway.

12/15

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

A. Suddenly, one of the men feels a cold, eerie breeze.

B. Suddenly one of the men feels a cold, eerie breeze.

C. Suddenly, and one of the men feels a cold, eerie breeze.

D. Suddenly; of the men feels a cold, eerie breeze.

Fantastic!

You've unraveled the mummy's secrets and bagged more candy.

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Candy obtained

There is only one house left!

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Dracula's house

Last stop, Dracula's House! Do we dare?

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13/15

What change needs to be made in this sentence? Reconizing that this was a sign of hidden chambers or secret corridors, he urged the group to press on.

A. Change was to were

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B. Change Reconizing to Recognizing

C. Insert a comma after or

D. Change he to it.

14/15

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

A. This meant that they had found a long-forgotten crypt, part of what would soon become known as the haunted hollow tombs.

B. This meant that they had found a Long-Forgotten Crypt, part of what would soon become known as the Haunted Hollow tombs.

C. This meant that they had found a long-forgotten crypt, part of what would soon become known as the Haunted Hollow tombs.

15/15

What is the correct way to write this sentence?

A. When the men looked around, and they realized there were no footprints in sight.

B. When the men looked around they realized there were no footprints in sight.

C. When the men looked around, they realized there were no footprints in sight.

You're a legend!

You've bested the one and only Dracula, and your candy bag is bursting.

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Candy obtained

You did it!

Your journey has been fang-tastically amazing, and your candy haul is out of this world!

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