The New Reader as Detective - Answer Key

The New ReaderasDetective

Answer Key

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Answer Key Contents

ANSWERS TO THE STUDENT BOOK 1

The Adventure of the Speckled Band (PART 1) 2



After Twenty Years 3

Sarah Tops 4

The Open Window 4

One Throw 5

I’ve Got Gloria 6

Just Once 6

The Leopard Man’s Story 7

The Purloined Letter (PART 1) 8

The Purloined Letter (PART 2) 8

Joann Curley: Caught by a Hair 9

All Summer in a Day 10

The Treasure of Lemon Brown 10

Born Worker (PART 1) 11

Born Worker (PART 2) 12

August Heat 12

Every Fifth Man 13

On the Outlaw Trail 14

The Grind of an Axe (PART 1) 14

The Grind of an Axe (PART 2) 15

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ANSWERS TO THE TEST BANK 16

TEST: The Adventure of the Speckled Band (PART 1) 16



TEST: After Twenty Years 18

TEST: Sarah Tops 19

TEST: The Open Window 20

TEST: One Throw 21

TEST: I’ve Got Gloria 22

TEST: Just Once 22

TEST: The Leopard Man’s Story 23

TEST: The Purloined Letter (PART 1) 24

TEST: The Purloined Letter (PART 2) 25

TEST: Joann Curley: Caught by a Hair 26

TEST: All Summer in a Day 26

TEST:The Treasure of Lemon Brown 27

TEST: Born Worker (PART 1) 28

TEST: Born Worker (PART 2) 29

TEST: August Heat 30

TEST: Every Fifth Man 30

TEST: On the Outlaw Trail 31

TEST: The Grind of an Axe (PART 1) 32

TEST: The Grind of an Axe (PART 2) 33

Rubric for Short-Answer Questions 34

Answers to Student Book

The Adventure of the Speckled BandP A R T 1 (Page 1)

Be a Reading Detective

1. c 6. b

2. b 7. b

3. c 8. c

4. c 9. c

5. a 10. a

Follow the Trail

11. a 12. b 13. b 14. a 15. c

Find Word Meanings

16. observe

17. fatal

18. soothingly

19. vehicle

20. companion

Look at Language

21. c 22. c 23. d 24. b 25. a

Review the Case

Student answers will vary.

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Be a Reading Detective1. c 6. a2. a 7. b3. c 8. c4. c 9. c5. b 10. b

Follow the Trail11. a 12. b 13. a 14. b 15. c

Find Word Meanings16. active17. furnished18. investigation19. reflect20. satisfying

Look at Language21. b 22. c 23. b 24. c 25. d

Review the CaseStudent answers will vary.


Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. c2. c 7. a3. c 8. a4. a 9. c5. b 10. b

Follow the Trail11. c 12. c 13. a 14. c 15. a

AFTER TWENTY YEARS ■ 3

Find Word Meanings16. inspection17. obtaining18. provide19. assistance20. prevent

Look at Language21. b 22. d 23. a 24. a 25. c


After Twenty Years (Page 41)

Be a Reading Detective1. b 6. a2. c 7. c3. b 8. c4. c 9. b5. b 10. c

Follow the Trail11. c 12. a 13. b 14. b 15. a

Find Word Meanings16. reputation17. vivid18. steady19. compete20. granted

Look at Language21. b 22. c 23. d 24. b 25. b


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Sarah Tops (Page 51)

Be a Reading Detective1. c 6. b2. c 7. b3. b 8. b4. b 9. a5. d 10. a

Follow the Trail11. c 12. a 13. b 14. a 15. c

Find Word Meanings16. pollution17. hysterical18. bragging19. entirely20. stashed

Look at Language21. a 22. b 23. b 24. d 25. a


The Open Window (Page 61)

Be a Reading Detective1. c 6. b2. b 7. a3. a 8. c4. b 9. a5. c 10. b

Follow the Trail11. b 12. c 13. a 14. a 15. c

ONE THROW ■ 5

Find Word Meanings16. introduction17. shudder18. tragedy19. chill20. alert

Look at Language21. c 22. b 23. b 24. a 25. d


One Throw (Page 71)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. c2. c 7. a3. b 8. c4. b 9. b5. c 10. b

Follow the Trail11. a 12. b 13. b 14. a 15. c

Find Word Meanings16. exaggerating17. bleachers18. lobby19. sore20. career

Look at Language21. c 22. b 23. a 24. a 25. a


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I’ve Got Gloria (Page 83)

Be a Reading Detective1. d 6. b2. a 7. a3. b 8. c4. a 9. b5. c 10. b

Follow the Trail11. c 12. b 13. d 14. c 15. d

Find Word Meanings16. remedial17. despite18. contrary19. deliberately20. expressly

Look at Language21. a 22. b 23. b 24. b 25. b


Just Once (Page 97)

Be a Reading Detective1. c 6. d2. b 7. b3. b 8. c4. c 9. a5. a 10. c

Follow the Trail11. b 12. c 13. a 14. b 15. c

THE LEOPARD MAN’S STORY ■ 7

Find Word Meanings16. stifle17. faculties18. elude19. tolerant20. hapless

Look at Language21. b 22. d 23. a 24. b 25. c


The Leopard Man’s Story (1)

Be a Reading Detective1. c 6. a2. c 7. c3. a 8. b4. b 9. b5. c 10. a

Follow the Trail11. c 12. a 13. d 14. b 15. a

Find Word Meanings16. vast17. eager18. undisguised19. recollection20. triumph

Look at Language21. b 22. d 23. d 24. a 25. c


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The Purloined LetterP A R T 1 (1)

Be a Reading Detective1. b 6. a2. a 7. b3. b 8. b4. b 9. c5. c 10. a

Follow the Trail11. c 12. b 13. c 14. a 15. b

Find Word Meanings16. astounded17. caution18. immensely19. accurate20. conceal

Look at Language21. a 22. c 23. c 24. b 25. b


The Purloined LetterP A R T 2 (Page 132)

Be a Reading Detective1. b 6. b2. c 7. b3. c 8. b4. b 9. c5. a 10. b

Follow the Trail11. c 12. b 13. b 14. a 15. c

JOANN CURLEY: CAUGHT BY A HAIR ■ 9

Find Word Meanings16. exceedingly17. fascinating18. probable19. keen20. intelligence

Look at Language21. a 22. c 23. d 24. b 25. a


Joann Curley: Caught by a Hair (Page 142)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. b2. c 7. b3. a 8. d4. c 9. a5. d 10. b

Follow the Trail11. d 12. a 13. b 14. a 15. b

Find Word Meanings16. inflammation17. debilitating18. sufficient19. vibrant20. beneficiary

Look at Language21. d 22. b 23. d 24. c 25. d


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All Summer in a Day (Page 153)


1. d 6. d2. b 7. c3. c 8. a4. c 9. a5. b 10. b

Follow the Trail

11. b 12. c 13. c 14. d 15. a

Find Word Meanings

16. tumultuously17. surged18. slackening19. resilient20. compounded

Look at Language

21. a 22. c 23. d 24. b 25. d

Review the Case

Student answers will vary.

The Treasure of Lemon Brown (Page 167)


1. b 6. a2. b 7. a3. b 8. c4. b 9. d5. c 10. a

Follow the Trail

11. b 12. c 13. b 14. b 15. a

BORN WORKER ■ 11

Find Word Meanings16. ominous17. commence18. probing19. beckoned20. gnarled

Look at Language21. d 22. a 23. a 24. c 25. a


Born WorkerP A R T 1 (Page 184)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. d2. a 7. a3. c 8. a4. a 9. b5. b 10. b

Follow the Trail11. b 12. d 13. a 14. c 15. a

Find Word Meanings16. supervise17. array18. genuflected19. debris20. descended

Look at Language21. c 22. b 23. b 24. a 25. c


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Born WorkerP A R T 2 (Page 197)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. a2. d 7. b3. c 8. c4. b 9. d5. b 10. d

Follow the Trail11. a 12. c 13. c 14. b 15. d

Find Word Meanings16. stagnant17. shuffling18. babbled19. buckled20. staggered

Look at Language21. b 22. b 23. d 24. a 25. b


August Heat (Page 209)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. a2. b 7. c3. c 8. a4. a 9. c5. c 10. b

Follow the Trail11. c 12. b 13. a 14. b 15. c

EVERY FIFTH MAN ■ 13

Find Word Meanings16. remarkable17. vaguest18. conveyed19. coincidence20. intent

Look at Language21. a 22. a 23. a 24. c 25. c


Every Fifth Man (Page 221)

Be a Reading Detective1. b 6. d2. b 7. d3. c 8. d4. a 9. c5. b 10. a

Follow the Trail11. c 12. a 13. d 14. c 15. a

Find Word Meanings16. paratrooper17. mustiness18. withering19. deterrent20. tempered

Look at Language21. b 22. d 23. d 24. c 25. a


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On the Outlaw Trail (Page 231)

Be a Reading Detective1. a 6. d2. a 7. b3. d 8. c4. c 9. c5. b 10. d

Follow the Trail11. c 12. d 13. b 14. a 15. b

Find Word Meanings16. ammunition17. exhumation18. disintegrated19. sparse20. romanticized

Look at Language21. a 22. b 23. a 24. c 25. b


The Grind of an AxeP A R T 1 (Page 242)

Be a Reading Detective1. d 6. b2. c 7. d3. a 8. a4. b 9. d5. c 10. a

Follow the Trail11. d 12. b 13. a 14. c 15. d

THE GRIND OF AN AXE ■ 15

Find Word Meanings16. impaling17. typically18. succumb19. wizened20. quaintly

Look at Language21. d 22. b 23. b 24. a 25. b


The Grind of an AxeP A R T 2 (Page 257)

Be a Reading Detective1. d 6. b2. b 7. a3. a 8. d4. c 9. c5. c 10. b

Follow the Trail11. b 12. d 13. b 14. c 15. d

Find Word Meanings16. heartily17. exquisite18. dedicate19. mortuary20. deliberated

Look at Language21. d 22. b 23. b 24. c 25. c


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Answers to Test Bank

Test: The Adventure of the Speckled BandP A R T 1

Part 1: Vocabulary1. d. 2. b. 3. a. 4. b. 5. c.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. d. 10. b.7. b. 11. d.8. c. 12. c.9. a. 13. a.

14. Answers will vary, but here is a model response. Teachers can use the rubric on page34 to assess the short-answer questions.

Response: The villagers from Stoke Moran do not like Dr. Roylott. Since his wifedied, he stays at home most of the time, and when he does go out, he fights with peo-ple. Because he’s a strong man, people are afraid of him. His only friends are thehobos that he allows to stay on his land.


Response: Helen seeks out Sherlock Holmes because she is afraid that there may bea connection between the whistle and Julia’s death. Julia heard the whistle severalnights in a row before she died, but the night Julia died was the only other timeHelen heard it. Now Helen is staying in Julia’s room, and she fears that the whistlemay mean she is in danger.

Part 3: Writing TaskTeachers can assess student essays based on these three criteria.

1. Did students respond completely to the prompt?2. Did students develop their essays well?3. Did students support their answers with details from the story?


Part 1: Vocabulary1. c. 2. b. 3. b. 4. d. 5. a.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. c.7. c. 11. a.8. d. 12. d.9. b. 13. c.


Response: Holmes wants to see if there is anything suspicious in the house. Dr.Roylott knows Sherlock’s reputation. If the doctor had anything to do with Julia’sdeath, he would remove any evidence if he knew Holmes was coming to StokeMoran. Therefore, it’s important that Holmes has a chance to look around the housewithout Dr. Roylott’s knowledge.


Response: Dr. Roylott knows that Holmes is a famous investigator. When he fol-lows Helen to Holmes place, he must wonder what Helen told Holmes and worrythat Holmes will get involved. He goes in to try to scare Holmes into staying out ofhis family business.




Part 1: Vocabulary1. c. 2. a. 3. b. 4. c. 5. d.

TEST: THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND ■ 17

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Part 2: Reading and Language Skills

6. a. 10. d.7. c. 11. b.8. b. 12. a.9. a.

13. d. The doctor gets animals from India.

14. Answers will vary, but here are model responses. Teachers can use the rubric on page34 to assess the short-answer questions.

Response 1: Dr. Roylott died the same death that Julia did and the death that hehad planned for Helen. He is the one who had the snake sent from India and set upthe rope. If Roylott had not been trying to kill Helen, the snake would not haveattacked him. It seems like a deserving punishment for that snake of a doctor to bekilled by the snake!

Response 2: Dr. Roylott died the same death that Julia did and the death that hehad planned for Helen. However, it was brutal, and no one deserves to die that way.He deserved to be punished for what he did, but it would have been better if he hadbeen caught and sent to jail.


Response: After Dr. Roylott dies, Helen will probably inherit all of his money, includ-ing the money she would have received when she got married. She most likely willinherit the house at Stoke Moran, too, but she will sell it since it has bad memoriesfor her. She will sell all of the animals from India. In the spring, she will get married,and she and her husband will live off of her inheritance.

Part 3: Writing Task

Teachers can assess student essays based on these three criteria.


Test: After Twenty YearsPart 1: Vocabulary

1. c. 2. b. 3. d. 4. a. 5. c.

TEST: SARAH TOPS ■ 19

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. c.7. a. 11. a.8. c. 12. d.9. b. 13. b.


Response: “Silky” Bob is proud of himself. He tells the policeman that he made hissuccess by competing with “some of the sharpest guys.” In fact, he suggests that theWest made him “razor sharp.”


Response: O. Henry builds suspense by having Bob (and the reader) wait for Jimmyin the dark where the restaurant used to be. Bob’s wonders how Jimmy made out,making the reader curious as well. O. Henry does not tell the reader how Bob madehis fortune, so Bob is a mysterious character. When the tall man is not Jimmy, thereader wonders what happened to him until the surprise ending answers all the ques-tions.



Test: Sarah TopsPart 1: Vocabulary1. d. 2. c. 3. b. 4. c. 5. a.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. b.7. a. 11. d.8. d. 12. c.9. c. 13. b.


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Response: Larry has a good relationship with his father based on trust and respect.He avoids the crowd around the crime scene because his father has explained theproblems bystanders can cause. Also, Larry knows that his dad will trust him andtell him what happened. His dad listens respectfully to Larry’s ideas and even takesLarry to follow up on his lead.


Response: The thief’s hiding place is clever because the diamond is hidden, yet outin the open. The color of the gum blends in with the display and looks like it wouldhave been thrown there by a kid. The gum is “ordinary,” and, because it has alreadybeen chewed, it is not something a person would want to touch.



Test: The Open WindowPart 1: Vocabulary1. c. 2. d. 3. b. 4. a. 5. c.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. b.7. a. 11. d.8. d. 12. b.9. c. 13. a.


Response: Vera makes sure that Framton knows little about her aunt before shemakes up her story. She has the tragedy take place after Framton’s sister left the area.Her acting skills make Vera’s story convincing: she cracks her voice, shudders, andstares out the window in horror. Also, the tiny details Vera gives make it certain thatit is the three Sappleton men who are approaching the house.


Response: Vera is a talented storyteller. She enjoys the challenge of coming up witha story at a moment’s notice and does not think about the consequences. She simplywants to invent a believable story based on bits of information.

TEST: ONE THROW ■ 21




Test: One ThrowPart 1: Vocabulary

1. b. 2. c. 3. c. 4. a. 5. b.


6. c. 10. d.7. b. 11. b.8. a. 12. c.9. a. 13. b.


Response: The Yankees send Pete to the minor league to get some experience. Theyplan to check on him and bring him up to the major league when he is ready. Peteis frustrated playing for a minor-league team and wants to play for the Yankees. IfAl Dall does not send a good report, the Yankees may lose interest in Pete, and hemay not get a chance to play for that team.


Response: Harry Franklin makes up his story. He says that Pete will be a major-league ballplayer because he could not throw the ball away. Since Franklin valuesthat attitude, he would not have thrown a ball away himself. Also, at the end headmits that he tried to persuade Pete to throw the ball away to find out what wasimportant to Pete, personal success or what is best for the team.




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Test: I’ve Got GloriaPart 1: Vocabulary1. a. 2. c. 3. b. 4. a. 5. d.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. a. 10. a.7. b. 11. d.8. d. 12. b.9. c. 13. a.


Response: Scott hates Mrs. Whitman and does not believe that he can learn from her.He makes fun of her face because that’s all he can see when he thinks about how sheflunked him. Scott thinks she flunked him because she does not like him.


Response: Gloria is safe and at home, but Mrs. Whitman suspects that the “dog-napper” is one of her students. Mrs. Whitman calls Scott’s house to find out whichstudent made the call. She leaves that message for Scott so he will know that he hasto face her after pulling the mean prank.



Test: Just Once

Part 1: Vocabulary1. d. 2. a. 3. b. 4. c. 5. c.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. d.7. a. 11. b.8. c. 12. c.9. a. 13. a.

TEST: THE LEOPARD MAN’S STORY ■ 23


Response: Coach Williams cares about his players (he made sure to recognize theMoose for his blocking), so he wants to let the Moose have a chance to realize hisdream. He also wants his team to win. Since the Bears are leading by a lot of points,he can let the Moose carry the ball without risking the game.


Response: The Moose learned that carrying the ball was not as easy or as satisfyingas he had expected. When he asked to carry the ball “just once,” he may have hopedhe would do well enough to have a chance to do it again. He discovered that oncewas enough! Sometimes it is best to stick with what you are good at. And be care-ful what you wish for; you might get your wish and regret it!



Test: The Leopard Man’s StoryPart 1: Vocabulary1. a. 2. c. 3. a. 4. d. 5. b.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. d. 10. d.7. b. 11. b.8. a. 12. a.9. c. 13. c.


Response: When the narrator asks him for a story about his daring feats, the LeopardMan cannot recall anything that he considers special. He thinks of what he does assimply a job and claims that he just stays alert. He does not show off the scars fromhis wounds, commenting that they only bother him when it rains.


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Response: Kings are thought of as being brave. Wallace is not afraid of anything,which makes him king-like. Also, the lion is called “king of the jungle,” and Wallacecontrols the lions.



Test: The Purloined LetterP A R T 1

Part 1: Vocabulary1. b. 2. d. 3. a. 4. c. 5. b.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. c.7. b. 11. b.8. d. 12. a.9. a. 13. d.


Response: The information in the stolen letter could cause embarrassment for the government. If anyone finds out that the letter was stolen, the subject of the letter might be revealed. That would cause problems for an important governmentofficial, so Chief Gerrard wants to make sure no one overhears him discussing the case.


Response: Dupin may have wanted to make sure the letter was safe, but once he hasit, he may worry that the Chief will be embarrassed that he found it when the policecouldn’t.

Or, it is possible that Dupin does not want to draw attention to the case since itis so secretive. Another possibility is that Dupin is annoyed that the Chief laughedat him, so he lets the Chief keep looking to prove that he is a better detective.

TEST: THE PURLOINED LETTER ■ 25



Test: The Purloined LetterP A R T 2

Part 1: Vocabulary1. c. 2. d. 3. a. 4. c. 5. b.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. c.7. a. 11. a.8. d. 12. d.9. b. 13. b.


Response: The Minister hides the letter, but he does not put it in a hiding place. Heputs it where it can be seen easily. However, he disguises it by turning it inside out,addressing it to himself, and soiling the envelope. While it is not hidden in the typ-ical sense of the word, it cannot be recognized as the stolen letter.


Response: The Minister boldly hides the letter in full view of anyone who comesinto his home. Dupin does not sneak into the Minister’s home. Dupin disguises him-self by putting on dark glasses to conceal his eyes. Then, he visits the Minister andboldly searches the place while in full view of the Minister.



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Test: Joann Curley: Caught by a Hair

Part 1: Vocabulary

1. a. 2. b. 3. d. 4. c. 5. b.


6. c. 10. d.7. b. 11. b.8. a. 12. a.9. c. 13. c.


Response: Joann shows concern for Bobby by taking him to the hospital. The authorwrites that Joann “made the difficult decision” to end life support for Bobby. Theword difficult suggests that Joann played the role of the upset, grieving wife. Nothingin her actions or behavior would have caused anyone to suspect her at that point.


Response: First, I would call the poison center. Then I would provide the informa-tion that I asked the parents for, like the child’s age, weight, and any allergies ormedical conditions. I would follow any steps that the poison center suggested. Oncethe situation was under control, I would call the parents to let them know what happened.




Test: All Summer in a Day

Part 1: Vocabulary

1. b. 2. b. 3. a. 4. c. 5. d.

TEST: THE TREASURE OF LEMON BROWN ■ 27

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. b.7. d. 11. c.8. c. 12. b.9. a. 13. d.


Response: The other children have lived on Venus all of their lives and saw the sunwhen they were only two years old, so they cannot remember it. As a result, theyaccept the constant rain and lack of sunlight as a normal condition. Margot has onlylived on Venus for five years. She not only remembers the sun, but she also missesthe sunlight and finds the constant rain unbearable.


Response: The people on Venus built an underground city with tunnels betweenrooms and buildings. There are doors and windows to the surface. However, it seemsthat they only go above ground when the rain stops every seven years. The peoplehave become used to the thundering sound of the constant rain.



Test: The Treasure of Lemon Brown

Part 1: Vocabulary1. a. 2. c. 3. d. 4. b. 5. c.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. d. 10. a.7. a. 11. d.8. c. 12. b.9. b. 13. d.


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Response: Greg’s father will not let him play basketball because Greg may fail math.Greg does not feel like studying math, but he knows he will get a lecture if he doesanything else. So he goes to the old building to avoid both studying and the lecture.


Response: Greg now understands that his father is proud of being a postal worker,just as Lemon Brown is proud of being a blues singer. He realizes that his father ishard on him because he is trying to pass along his strong work ethic. When he returnshome, he no longer dreads the lecture. He sees it as a sign that his father loves himand wants him to be successful.



Test: Born WorkerP A R T 1

Part 1: Vocabulary1. b. 2. d. 3. c. 4. a. 5. d.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. b. 10. d.7. c. 11. a.8. a. 12. c.9. b. 13. b.


Response: Arnie likes José. However, because José isn’t chatty, Arnie assumes thathis cousin isn’t as “clever with words” as he is. He thinks José’s skills are limited towork he can do with his hands. Arnie even says, “José was born to work.”


Response: Arnie must not know the people as well as he claims. Mr. Clemens can’teven recall how he knows Arnie. In fact, Mr. Clemens has trouble remembering whoArnie’s dad is and refers to him as the “Mexican fella.”

TEST: BORN WORKER ■ 29




Test: Born WorkerP A R T 2

Part 1: Vocabulary

1. b. 2. d. 3. b. 4. c. 5. a.


6. d. 10. d.7. c. 11. c.8. a. 12. b.9. b. 13. d.


Response: Arnie does not want Mr. Clemens to know he is just watching José work.Arnie lies to the fireman because he doesn’t want him to know that he cared moreabout himself than about what happened to Mr. Clemens. Arnie wants to hide thetruth so that they will think well of him.


Response: José might say, “Arnie, you are lazy and a coward. Your family may havemore money than mine, but that does not make you a better person. And workingwith my hands does not make me less of a person. I’m proud of who I am and thechoices that I make!”




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Test: August Heat

Part 1: Vocabulary1. d. 2. a. 3. a. 4. d. 5. b.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. c. 10. a.7. b. 11. d.8. d. 12. b.9. c. 13. c.


Response: Atkinson invited Withencroft to stay until twelve o’clock, and it is eleveno’clock when Withencroft writes that statement. On the surface, Withencroft is say-ing that he expects to head home within the hour. On the other hand, that statementcould refer to the prediction in Withencroft’s drawing and Atkinson’s tombstone.Withencroft will be gone, or dead, before midnight.


Response: The heat is the driving force behind all of the actions that cause the mento meet and place them together just before midnight. Withencroft says it was“oppressively hot” when he started drawing. The only thing he is aware of duringhis walk is the heat, as if it is what presses him on aimlessly. While Atkinson workson the stone, sweat pours from his head. Atkinson invites Withencroft upstairs toescape the heat. In the last two lines, the author suggests that whatever happens nextwill be because of the heat.



Test: Every Fifth Man

Part 1: Vocabulary1. c. 2. a. 3. a. 4. c. 5. b.

TEST: ON THE OUTLAW TRAIL ■ 31

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. d. 10. a.7. c. 11. c.8. b. 12. b.9. d. 13. d.


Response: In “The Open Window,” the reader does not know that Vera made up thestory until the very last line. The same is true of “Every Fifth Man.” The reader doesnot know until the last line that the narrator is female.


Response: The narrator wants to take off her hat and shirt, but she leaves them onto protect her identity. When the narrator talks to the guard, she says that she usesher “deepest voice.” Also, the narrator is the shortest prisoner.



Test: On the Outlaw Trail

Part 1: Vocabulary1. a. 2. b. 3. d. 4. b. 5. c.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. d. 10. b.7. a. 11. a.8. c. 12. c.9. d. 13. d.


Response: It would have taken much longer for the team to travel to Bolivia.Communicating with experts from different areas would have been more difficultwithout computers and cell phones. The tools necessary for the investigation, like

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X-ray machines, may not have been available in San Vicente, Bolivia. Most impor-tantly, DNA testing did not exist 100 years ago.


Response: The Pinkerton Agency’s cases were secret, or private. The logo used by theagency was a black and white eye, suggesting that the agency was an eye spying onprivate business. Eventually, the term private eye became connected with detectives.



Test: The Grind of an AxeP A R T 1

Part 1: Vocabulary1. d. 2. c. 3. b. 4. c. 5. d.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. a. 10. c.7. c. 11. a.8. b. 12. d.9. d. 13. b.


Response: Wendy’s mom, Harriet, works with stocks and bonds. Her father, Snorre,is a missile defense expert with Cal-Aero. Snorre is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at thetime the story takes place.


Response: Wendy has a loving, respectful relationship with both of her parents.Wendy is understanding when her mom is tired because of the pregnancy. She hasdiscussions with her dad about his Viking background even though she thinks hegoes a bit too far when he insists a Karlsevne discovered America. Wendy wants toplease her dad and knows he would enjoy meeting Torfinn, so she lies about Torfinnbeing on the plane.

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Test: The Grind of an AxeP A R T 2

Part 1: Vocabulary1. b. 2. a. 3. c. 4. d. 5. a.

Part 2: Reading and Language Skills6. c. 10. b.7. b. 11. d.8. d. 12. c.9. a. 13. a.


Response: Torfinn escaped from the hospital, took his money and passport, and ranaway. Gudrid must have remembered visiting Torfinn right before he took off. Sherealized that she told him she was coming to the Karlsevnes’ home in California.Then she must have made a connection between giving Torfinn that informationand the fact that Torfinn took his passport.


Response: I would remind Wendy that she was acting in the interest of both of herparents. She was trying to make sure her mom didn’t get upset and have problemswith her pregnancy. And she was trying to please her dad, who would have beenthrilled to meet his cousin from Sweden. I would also mention that Torfinn is charm-ing and had logical answers to her questions.



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2 points The student’s response demonstrates a complete understanding of the readingskill required to respond to the prompt. The response is accurate, complete, and relevant.The information given is clearly based on the text and provides necessary evidence and/orexamples.

1 point The student’s response demonstrates a partial understanding of the readingskill required to respond to the prompt. The response includes information that is clearlybased on the text. While the information is accurate, it is too general or too simplistic.Some evidence and/or examples may be incomplete, omitted, or irrelevant.

0 points The student’s response does not demonstrate an understanding of the readingskill required to respond to the prompt. The student did not respond to the prompt; theresponse is inaccurate; or the response does not include enough information to indicate the student’s understanding of the prompt.

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