Story Details
Tricky Questions
Past Tense
Think Deeper
True Vs. False
100

Where did the family live?

 In a small two-bedroom apartment

100

Was the mom 100% sure it was real at first?

No (she thought she was dreaming)

100

Which verb is NOT in past?
a) saw
b) read
c) walk

c) walk

100

How did the mom feel at the beginning?

Confused / sleepy / groggy

100

The door was locked

False. Because it was completely unlocked.

200

What time of day is clearly mentioned?

None (it says “one morning” but no exact time)

200

Did the son describe the man?

No.

200

Complete:
“I ___ (be) convinced that I ___ (dream).”

was / was dreaming

200

The man was described from the front or the back?

The back.

200

The man came from the closet

True

300

Did the mom see the man ENTER or EXIT the room?

Exit

300

Was the mom fully awake when she saw the man?

No, she was groggy / half asleep.

300

Which is correct?
a) He was walking when she woke up
b) He walked when she was waking up
c) He was walking when she waking up

a)

300

Is there proof someone entered the apartment?

No real proof

300

The mom checked only one place

False. Because she checked the living room and the hall

400

Where was the man coming from?

From the closet

400

Did the mom actually see the man’s face?

No, she only saw him from the back

400

Which is correct?
a) She didn’t saw anyone in the hall
b) She didn’t see anyone in the hall
c) She didn’t seen anyone in the hall

b)

400

What type of narration is used?


First person

400

The son ignored the situation

False. Because he reacted / asked a question

500

What was the mom physically doing when she saw the man?

Waking up / lying in bed

500

Did the story confirm who the man was?

No, it remains unknown.

500

Which sentence is CORRECT?

a) I dreamt about the man last night
b) I dreamed about the man last night
c) Both are correct.                           d) Both are incorrect

c)

500

What feeling does the story create?

Fear / mystery / confusion

500

The mom immediately panicked

False. Because she stayed calm and thought it was a dream