Unit 3: Mysterious Girl

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What costume was the narrator wearing while trick-or-treating?

A ghost

A witch

A pirate (correct)

A superheroine

What did Lara complain about after snacking on sweets for an hour?

She didn't like her costume.

She wasn't getting enough sweets.

She was tired and wanted to go home.

She felt a bit sick. (correct)

What was the narrator's reaction when Lara wanted to go home?

The narrator suggested they take a break.

The narrator agreed and went home with Lara.

The narrator offered to share the sweets.

The narrator wanted to continue trick-or-treating alone. (correct)

Which statement best describes Lara's attitude towards the sweets she collected?

She could not stop eating them. Signup and view all the answers

What did the narrator do after Lara went home?

Continued trick-or-treating in an unfamiliar street. Signup and view all the answers

What is the girl's name that the narrator encounters?

Edwina Signup and view all the answers

How does the girl respond to the narrator's invitation to go trick-or-treating?

She accepts with enthusiasm. Signup and view all the answers

What peculiar detail strikes the narrator about the girl?

Her clothing resembles something from the 19th century. Signup and view all the answers

What feeling does the narrator have after meeting the girl?

Curiosity about her background. Signup and view all the answers

What does the narrator think about the girl's way of speaking?

It is strange and old-fashioned. Signup and view all the answers

What does the girl indicate about her location when discussing where to go?

She lives just up the road. Signup and view all the answers

What suggestion does the narrator make concerning the girl's tardiness?

To call her parents and inform them. Signup and view all the answers

How does the girl react when asked about having a phone?

She expresses confusion about the concept of a phone. Signup and view all the answers

What does the tone of the girl's laughter indicate about her understanding of the situation?

She finds the idea of a phone amusing. Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the conversation indicates a disconnect between the narrator and the girl?

The girl's lack of knowledge about modern devices. Signup and view all the answers

What was the narrator's main concern about the girl entering the old house?

The house appeared to be haunted or disturbing. Signup and view all the answers

How did people react to the girl's costume while trick-or-treating?

They complimented her and mentioned how realistic it looked. Signup and view all the answers

What did the girl indicate when she said she had to go into the old house?

She was familiar with the people living there. Signup and view all the answers

What emotion did the narrator primarily feel after the girl entered the house?

Fear and unease about the situation. Signup and view all the answers

What does the girl's calm demeanor contrast with in the narrator's experience?

The spooky appearance of the old house. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Halloween Trick-or-Treating

The narrator and their sister, Lara, went trick-or-treating on Halloween.
The narrator was dressed as a pirate, and Lara was dressed as a superheroine.
They received a lot of candy.
Lara ate a lot of candy.
Lara felt sick and wanted to go home.
The narrator wanted to continue trick-or-treating.
Lara went home, and the narrator continued trick-or-treating alone.

The Setting

Ron is walking down a street with trees lining it.
He is near a graveyard.

The Mysterious Girl

He notices a girl standing behind a tree.
She is dressed in 19th-century clothing.
She has a small bag.
Ron offers to trick-or-treat with her.

The Girl's Response

The girl speaks in a strange way, according to Ron.
She thanks Ron for the offer.
She introduces herself as Edwina.

The Mysterious Girl's Conversation

The girl asks the narrator where she should go.
The narrator suggests going down the road and inquires if she lives nearby.
The girl confirms she lives just up the road and is running late.
The narrator advises her to call her parents and let them know.
The girl responds with the word "Phone?" indicating confusion, implying she is unfamiliar with the concept of a phone.
The narrator clarifies by asking if she has a phone.
The girl repeats "A phone?" and laughs softly, further highlighting her unfamiliarity with modern technology.

Trick-or-Treating

The characters were trick-or-treating, which indicates a Halloween setting.
People gave them sweets during their rounds.
The girl in the story stands out because of her cute appearance and realistic costume.

The Mysterious House

The characters encountered a house described as old and spooky, resembling a setting from a horror movie.
The girl in the story insisted on entering this house, making the narrator uneasy.
Despite the narrator's concern, the girl claimed to know the house's inhabitants.
The girl's unexpected disappearance into the house left the narrator feeling spooked.

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Test your knowledge on the Halloween adventure of the narrator and Lara as they go trick-or-treating. Explore their costumes, candy collection, and how the night unfolds. See if you remember the key moments from this festive tale!