A
After waiting all afternoon, Marcus finally received the email. He read it twice, then quietly closed his laptop. “Well, I guess that's that,” he said.
A. Excited
B. Confident
C. Disappointed
D. Amused
C Dissapointed
Jackpot! +1,000
The lake was perfectly still. A thin layer of fog floated above the water, and the only sound was the occasional call of a distant bird.
A. Angry
B. Calm
C. Nervous
D. Funny
B. Calm
Big money! +500
The abandoned playground stood behind the school. The swings moved slowly in the wind even though there was no one around.
A. Happy
B. Creepy
C. Excited
D. Calm
Mid +250
Grandpa carefully unfolded the letter. The paper was yellow with age, but the handwriting was still clear. He smiled as he read the words written by his father many years ago.
A. Sad
B. Happy
C. Angry
D. Nostalgic
D. Nostalgic
DISASTER -250
The author describes the new rule as “a brilliant solution” before explaining that it creates three new problems.
A. Sarcastic
B. Happy
C. Nervous
D. Proud
FINE, +100
The principal announced that the school would be adding another hour of homework each night. “What a wonderful way to make everyone's evening more enjoyable,” Jake muttered.
A. Hopeful
B. Respectful
C. Grateful
D. Sarcastic
Answer: D. Sarcastic
Unfair 0
“Of course I remembered,” Tyler said, quickly shoving the forgotten assignment into his backpack.
A. Happy
B. Honest
C. Nervous
D. Dishonest
D. Dishonest
ROBBERY of 500
After reading the article, Maya realized that the problem was much more complicated than she had originally believed. She decided to learn more before forming an opinion.
A. Angry
B. Careless
C. Thoughtful
D. Funny
C. Thoughful
ROBBERY of 500!
The student glanced at the clock for the fifth time. The presentation was tomorrow, and she still hadn't finished practicing.
A. Calm
B. Worried
C. Happy
D. Funny
B. Worried
JACKPOT! +1,000
Emma read the message again. Her friend had apologized, but something about the wording didn't seem sincere.
A. Excited
B. Angry
C. Suspicious
D. Happy
C. Suspicious
Spin the Wheel
The small bookstore had been open for nearly a hundred years. Its wooden shelves were worn smooth, and the smell of old paper filled the quiet room.
A. Happy
B. Sad
C. Calm
D. Angry
C. Calm
Fine, +100
The puppy had destroyed the pillow, scattered papers across the floor, and somehow managed to turn on the television. Its owner stood in the doorway, speechless.
A. Angry
B. Shocked
C. Sad
D. Nervous
B. Shocked
BANKRUPT
"Don't worry about being late," Dad said calmly. "The important this is that you're safe."
A. Angry
B. Worried
C. Helpful
D. Reassuring
DISASTER -250
The company described the new phone as “revolutionary,” although the only major change was that the button was slightly smaller.
A. Funny
B. Angry
C. Serious
D. Mocking
D. Mocking
Big money +500
The audience sat silently as the speaker explained how the community had changed over the past fifty years. Many people nodded as they listened.
A. Angry
B. Serious
C. Funny
D. Excited
B. Serious
Mid +250
Lena stared at the science project on the floor. Three hours of work had been destroyed in less than ten seconds. She took a deep breath and began picking up the pieces.
A. Frustrated
B. Excited
C. Proud
D. Funny
A Frustrated
Mid +250
For years, the town had ignored the warning signs. Now the river had flooded the streets, and residents were finally asking why no one had acted sooner.
A. Happy
B. Hopeful
C. Regretful
D. Excited
C. Regretful
DISASTER -250
The coach looked at the scoreboard. His team was losing by twenty points with only two minutes left, but he continued shouting encouragement from the sidelines.
A. Determined
B. Sad
C. Confused
D. Angry
A. Determined
UNFAIR 0
Although the first attempt failed, Carlos picked up his tools and started again. “I know I can figure this out,” he said.
A. Angry
B. Determined
C. Sad
D. Scared
B. Determined
ROBBERY of 500
“You finished the entire project in one night?” Mia asked. “That's certainly one way to do it.”
A. Happy
B. Angry
C. Disapproving
D. Nervous
Spin the Wheel
The politician promised to solve every problem in the city within one week. He spoke confidently, but the audience exchanged doubtful looks.
A. Happy
B. Confused
C. Doubtful
D. Excited
C. Doubtful
Big money! +500
Nina looked at the trophy sitting on her desk. She had dreamed about winning it since she was a little girl, and now she could hardly believe it was finally hers.
A. Proud
B. Angry
C. Nervous
D. Sad
A. Proud
Jackpot +1,000
Another advertisement promised that this product would “change your life forever.” Alex rolled his eyes and continued scrolling.
A. Happy
B. Trusting
C. Doubtful
D. Excited
C. Doubtful
Spin the wheel!
The empty classroom looked completely different after everyone left. Papers remained on desks, chairs were pushed back, and the usual noise had disappeared.
A. Excited
B. Funny
C. Lonely
D. Happy
C. Lonely
BIG MONEY +500
The boy stood at the edge of the diving board. He looked down at the water, stepped back, then slowly moved forward again.
A. Excited
B. Hesitant
C. Happy
D. Proud
B. Hesitant
BANKRUPT