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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1/3

Which specific detail from the text most convincingly backs the notion that Erica is concerned about her father's well-being??

Erica: If that’s the case, you will finish the puzzle before he gets back.

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Erica: I can’t believe Dad dragged us up here.

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Erica: But what if he was calling because he needs help? I couldn’t hear anything except static. We need to get to a phone that works.

Erica: Come on, Reggie. We have to try to get to a phone.

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What are the primary motivations behind Reggie's actions as indicated in the text?

Reggie is primarily motivated by a desire to prove his independence and competence.

Reggie is primarily motivated by a desire to escape the cabin and the storm.

Reggie is primarily motivated by a desire to complete the puzzle and pass the time.

Reggie is primarily motivated by a desire to help his sister and find their father.

3/3

The playwright uses the sounds of rain and thunder throughout the play mainly to —?

inform the audience about the progress of the storm

give the characters a topic to discuss while they are waiting

help the audience understand the characters’ changing relationship

hint at how the characters will resolve their conflict

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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The stage directions and dialogue in paragraph 35 indicate that Erica —

thinks Dad will try to call her cell phone again

realizes she is not being supportive of Reggie

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knows that Reggie will help her if she asks

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decides she should remain inside the cabin

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How does the setting of the story influence Erica's decisions?

The remote location and lack of communication options force Erica to take action and try to find her father.

The gloomy and isolated atmosphere of the cabin makes Erica feel anxious and restless.

The stormy weather conditions create a sense of danger and urgency, prompting Erica to act.

The presence of the puzzle and the guitar provides Erica with distractions from her worries.

3/3

What does deviated mean in paragraph 13?

Originated

Returned

Strayed

Recovered

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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Erica’s responses in Scene 1 are important because they show —

how she handles criticism from others

that she has a friendly relationship with Reggie

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how she reacts to difficult circumstances

that she feels responsible for taking care of Reggie

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How does the setting's climate or weather conditions play a role in the plot?

The rain symbolizes the challenges and obstacles that Erica and Reggie face.

The storm creates a sense of suspense and tension, highlighting the characters' anxieties.

The changing weather patterns reflect the shifting moods and emotions of the characters.

The weather conditions provide a backdrop for the story but do not significantly influence the plot.

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Why does the playwright include the stage directions at the beginning of Scene 1?

To show how the setting has caused a conflict for the characters

To describe what time of day the characters arrived at the cabin

To provide background information about the relationship between the characters

To foreshadow the characters’ actions later in the play

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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1/3

The Latin word sidere, meaning “to sink,” helps the reader understand that subsides in paragraph 28 means to —

improve

lessen

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react

return

2/3

The playwright uses the stage directions at the beginning and end of Scene 2 to highlight that Reggie —

feels relieved that Erica chose to stay at the cabin

thinks the storm is unlikely to end soon

is worried that Erica will try to leave the cabin again

is more concerned about Dad than he is telling Erica

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How does the author's use of the word "frantically" in line 44 influence the tone of the passage?

It emphasizes Reggie's growing anxiety and concern for his father.

It highlights Reggie's frustration with Erica's lack of urgency.

It reveals Reggie's excitement about the possibility of finding a phone.

It suggests Reggie's eagerness to complete the puzzle and distract himself.

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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What does the phrase "perfect swimming weather" in line 58 suggest about Dad's attitude towards the situation?

He is relieved that the storm has passed and is looking forward to enjoying the outdoors.

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He is trying to lighten the mood and distract his children from their worries.

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He is unconcerned about the dangers of swimming in the creek after the heavy rain.

He is eager to make up for the inconvenience caused by the storm.

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Reggie’s dialogue in paragraphs 5 through 11 suggests that he —

is tired of bickering with Erica

feels confident that Dad listened to the weather report

is hopeful that he and Erica can enjoy their time at the cabin

believes that indoor activities lead to boredom

3/3

Erica’s dialogue in Scene 1 mainly relates the idea that she —

misunderstands the purpose of modern technology

feels frustrated about having to spend time at the cabin

anticipates that the rain will ruin the entire trip to the cabin

remembers the details of family trips better than her brother does

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!

Are you sure you want to go out?

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