Escape the Hôtel:Analyze Author's Craft
You are trapped inside the lavish but lonely hôtel. To escape, you must analyze the author’s craft in The Custom of the Country and unlock 4 digital locks. Each lock focuses on how Edith Wharton uses language to create meaning.
LET'S GO!
02 Search!
Introduction
01 Quiz
Index
Complete the challenges to get the FOUR numbers of the key that will allow you to obtain the final reward!
03 Correct image
04 Fill-in-the-blank
Final Code
INTRODUCTION
🕵️ How It Works Read the passage carefully Click on objects and clues Answer each challenge using text evidence Correct answers unlock the next room 🧠 Skills Covered Imagery • Word Choice • Tone • Symbolism • Theme ⏱️ Rules No skipping locks. If you're stuck, reread the text.
QUIZ
Complete the following quiz and getthe first digit to receive your reward!
START
QUIZ
QUESTION 1/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 2/5
QUESTION 2/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 3/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 4/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 5/5
QUIZ
Quiz PASSED!
Great work! Because you recognized how these words shape the mood and meaning of the story, you have successfully unlocked the first number!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE first NUMBER IS:
BACK TO INDEX
SEARCH!
Search for statements about the reading on the following screen and click only on the correct ones to get the next number of the key!
START
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 1/3
Wharton’s descriptions focus mostly on action and adventure to keep the reader excited.
Wharton uses the description of the room to create a cheerful and welcoming tone.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
The author uses word choice to show Paul feels uncomfortable.
The author uses humorous language.
The passage mainly uses dialogue between characters.
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 2/3
The description of the locked bookcases helps show that Paul feels restricted and isolated.
The author avoids describing the setting and instead focuses only on Paul’s thoughts.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
The locked bookcases are described to show that Paul dislikes reading.
CORRECT!
The author uses the setting to show that Paul’s family lives a very simple and modest lifestyle.
The tone of the passage is mostly exciting and adventurous as Paul explores the hotel.
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 3/3
Wharton uses the large size of the rooms to show that Paul feels proud of his family’s wealth.
The author includes descriptions of food, decorations, and servants to emphasize the wealth and luxury of the household.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
CORRECT!
The portrait of the boy is included to demonstrate Mr. Moffatt’s pride in his family history.
The repeated descriptions of expensive objects show that the author wants readers to admire the house as much as Paul does.
The locked bookcases symbolize that knowledge is dangerous and should be kept away from children.
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Nice job! Your careful reading and analysis have helped you crack the clue and unlock the next number!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE second NUMBER IS:
RETURN TO INDEX
ERROR!
Oops, that's not correct Please try again.
TRY AGAIN
CORRECT IMAGE
Choose the image that most closely matches details from the reading.
START
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Great job! Because you connected the text to the correct visuals, you’ve successfully solved the puzzle and unlocked the next clue!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE third NUMBER IS:
BACK TO INDEX
Fill-in-the-blank
Instructions: Drag the correct words from the word bank into the blanks to complete the paragraph.
START
Fill-in-the-blank
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Excellent work! By recognizing how these words fit into the paragraph, you showed a strong understanding of the author’s craft—and you’ve unlocked the next clue!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE FOURTH NUMBER IS:
RETURN TO INDEX
ENTER THE SECRET CODE
Congratulations!
You successfully solved all the puzzles and unlocked the final key! Your close reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills helped you crack every clue and make your way through the escape room. Excellent work, literary detective!
ERROR!
TRY AGAIN
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Escape the Hôtel:Analyze Author's Craft
You are trapped inside the lavish but lonely hôtel. To escape, you must analyze the author’s craft in The Custom of the Country and unlock 4 digital locks. Each lock focuses on how Edith Wharton uses language to create meaning.
LET'S GO!
02 Search!
Introduction
01 Quiz
Index
Complete the challenges to get the FOUR numbers of the key that will allow you to obtain the final reward!
03 Correct image
04 Fill-in-the-blank
Final Code
INTRODUCTION
🕵️ How It Works Read the passage carefully Click on objects and clues Answer each challenge using text evidence Correct answers unlock the next room 🧠 Skills Covered Imagery • Word Choice • Tone • Symbolism • Theme ⏱️ Rules No skipping locks. If you're stuck, reread the text.
QUIZ
Complete the following quiz and getthe first digit to receive your reward!
START
QUIZ
QUESTION 1/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 2/5
QUESTION 2/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 3/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 4/5
QUIZ
QUESTION 5/5
QUIZ
Quiz PASSED!
Great work! Because you recognized how these words shape the mood and meaning of the story, you have successfully unlocked the first number!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE first NUMBER IS:
BACK TO INDEX
SEARCH!
Search for statements about the reading on the following screen and click only on the correct ones to get the next number of the key!
START
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 1/3
Wharton’s descriptions focus mostly on action and adventure to keep the reader excited.
Wharton uses the description of the room to create a cheerful and welcoming tone.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
The author uses word choice to show Paul feels uncomfortable.
The author uses humorous language.
The passage mainly uses dialogue between characters.
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 2/3
The description of the locked bookcases helps show that Paul feels restricted and isolated.
The author avoids describing the setting and instead focuses only on Paul’s thoughts.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
The locked bookcases are described to show that Paul dislikes reading.
CORRECT!
The author uses the setting to show that Paul’s family lives a very simple and modest lifestyle.
The tone of the passage is mostly exciting and adventurous as Paul explores the hotel.
CLICK ONLY ON THE CORRECT STATEMENTS 3/3
Wharton uses the large size of the rooms to show that Paul feels proud of his family’s wealth.
The author includes descriptions of food, decorations, and servants to emphasize the wealth and luxury of the household.
You can drag the light to search through the darkness
CORRECT!
The portrait of the boy is included to demonstrate Mr. Moffatt’s pride in his family history.
The repeated descriptions of expensive objects show that the author wants readers to admire the house as much as Paul does.
The locked bookcases symbolize that knowledge is dangerous and should be kept away from children.
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Nice job! Your careful reading and analysis have helped you crack the clue and unlock the next number!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE second NUMBER IS:
RETURN TO INDEX
ERROR!
Oops, that's not correct Please try again.
TRY AGAIN
CORRECT IMAGE
Choose the image that most closely matches details from the reading.
START
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Great job! Because you connected the text to the correct visuals, you’ve successfully solved the puzzle and unlocked the next clue!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE third NUMBER IS:
BACK TO INDEX
Fill-in-the-blank
Instructions: Drag the correct words from the word bank into the blanks to complete the paragraph.
START
Fill-in-the-blank
QUIZ
TEST PASSED!
Excellent work! By recognizing how these words fit into the paragraph, you showed a strong understanding of the author’s craft—and you’ve unlocked the next clue!
NEXT
AWESOME!
THE FOURTH NUMBER IS:
RETURN TO INDEX
ENTER THE SECRET CODE
Congratulations!
You successfully solved all the puzzles and unlocked the final key! Your close reading, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills helped you crack every clue and make your way through the escape room. Excellent work, literary detective!
ERROR!
TRY AGAIN