Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

Passage:

Once upon a time in the small town of Meadowville, there was a mysterious old
mansion at the edge of the forest. Legend had it that the mansion was haunted by
the ghost of a kind-hearted lady who once lived there. Curious and adventurous, a
group of friends decided to explore the mansion one bright and sunny afternoon.

As they entered the creaky front door, the air inside the mansion felt cool and musty.
Dust particles danced in the sunlight that filtered through the cracked windows. The
friends cautiously climbed the grand staircase, their footsteps echoing through the
empty halls. Suddenly, a door slammed shut behind them, sending a chill down their
spines.

Determined to uncover the truth, the friends continued their exploration. In one
room, they found an old diary that belonged to the lady who once lived in the
mansion. The diary revealed a tale of lost love and a secret treasure hidden
somewhere within the mansion. Excitement filled the air as the friends decided to
embark on a quest to find the hidden treasure and bring peace to the ghostly
presence that lingered in the mansion.

Questions:

1. Where does the story take place? a) A bustling city b) Meadowville c) A coastal
village d) A mountainous region
2. What is the legend associated with the mansion? a) It was built by a famous
architect b) It is haunted by a kind-hearted lady c) It houses a valuable art
collection d) It was a royal residence
3. What motivated the group of friends to explore the mansion? a) A dare from
someone in the town b) Their love for adventure c) A school assignment d) A
treasure map they found
4. How did the air inside the mansion feel? a) Warm and inviting b) Cool and
musty c) Stale and dry d) Humid and sticky
5. What did the friends find in one of the rooms? a) A hidden passage b) A lost
pet c) An old diary d) A secret door
6. What did the diary reveal? a) A tale of lost love and a hidden treasure b) The
history of Meadowville c) Ghost stories from around the world d) A recipe for
a magical potion
7. Why did the friends decide to explore further after finding the diary? a) To
escape the mansion b) To uncover the truth and find the hidden treasure c)
Because they heard strange noises d) To take photographs of the interior
8. What did the friends hear while climbing the grand staircase? a) Laughter b)
Footsteps c) Music d) Silence
9. What happened when the friends entered the mansion? a) The lights went out
b) A door slammed shut behind them c) They heard a ghostly voice d) They
found the hidden treasure
10. How did the sunlight enter the mansion? a) Through modern skylights
b) Through cracked windows c) Through stained glass windows d) Through
open doors
11. How did the friends feel when the door slammed shut behind them? a)
Relieved b) Excited c) Chilled d) Annoyed
12. What did the legend say about the ghost of the mansion? a) It was a
mischievous spirit b) It was a kind-hearted lady c) It was a vengeful ghost d)
It was a famous historical figure
13. What motivated the friends to embark on a quest? a) To become
famous explorers b) To uncover the lost love story c) To find the hidden
treasure and bring peace to the ghost d) To prove that ghosts don't exist
14. How did the friends feel about the prospect of finding a hidden
treasure? a) Indifferent b) Excited c) Anxious d) Scared
15. What did the friends hope to achieve by finding the hidden treasure? a)
To become rich and famous b) To lift the curse on the mansion c) To prove
the legend wrong d) To impress the townspeople
16. How did the footsteps of the friends echo through the mansion? a)
Loudly b) Silently c) Sporadically d) Rapidly
17. What was the atmosphere like inside the mansion? a) Warm and cozy
b) Cool and musty c) Bright and sunny d) Dark and damp
18. What did the friends find in the room that held the old diary? a) A
hidden passage b) A secret door c) A trapdoor d) A talking parrot
19. What did the legend suggest about the hidden treasure? a) It was
guarded by the ghost b) It was hidden in the town square c) It was buried in
the forest d) It was guarded by a dragon
20. How did the friends plan to bring peace to the ghostly presence? a) By
leaving the mansion immediately b) By finding and returning the hidden
treasure c) By performing a ritual d) By ignoring the ghost
1b correct

2b correct

3b correct

4b correct

5c correct

6a correct

7b correct

8c incorrect

9b correct

10b correct

11d incorrect

12b correct

13b correct

14c incorrect

15b correct

16a correct

17b correct

18a correct

19b incorrect

20b correct