1. Jacob dug frantically through his backpack. It has to be here, he thought. How many times had his mother told him not to take his iPad to school. He searched his locker again without much hope. He knew he was in trouble.
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A. Jacob is looking for his homework.
B. Jacob is looking for his iPad.
C. Jacob gets in trouble often.
D. Someone has stolen Jacob's iPad.
2. "You don't know what you're missing," Camila shouted into the phone over the loud music of the party. "Nah, I'm too tired," Andrea said. "Well suit yourself, but you'll be sorry," Camila replied.
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A. Camila wants Andrea to go out with her.
B. Camila is going to Andrea's house.
C. Andrea is sorry she didn't listen to Camila.
D. Andrea has not been sleeping well.
3. William heard footsteps. Someone was following him. The hair on the back of his neck stood on end. He began to quicken his pace, hoping that whoever was behind him wouldn't notice, but at last he gave into a run.
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A. William is late for an appointment.
B. William is afraid of something.
C. William runs really fast.
D. William is running to the police station.
4. Giselle slammed down the phone. Why did Jason always have to have things his way? Why didn't he ever listen?
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A. Giselle regrets speaking so rudely.
B. Jason is always right.
C. Jason asked if Giselle wanted to get lunch.
D. Jason and Giselle had an argument.
5. By the time Joanna arrived at the restaurant, Miranda was finishing her third soft drink. "I'm so sorry", Joanna called out when she saw Miranda, pointing at her bare wrist where her watch used to be.
A. Miranda is a patient person.
B. Joanna is late because she lost her watch.
C. Miranda drinks soft drinks fast.
D. Joanna wants Miranda to loan her a watch.