Ghostly Riders in the Rain

1.

4 points

The hoof prints burned into the rocky ledge were made by Samuel Nickle's horse Romeo.

Correct Inference

Faulty Inference

2.

4 points

Then Cutter repeatedly insisted that Rugg spend the night.
Which word is closest in meaning to "repeatedly"?

over and over again

loudly

once

3.

4 points

Which of the following statements is too general, or too broad?

The story of Peter and Jenny Rugg is a favorite tale in New England.

The toll collector on Charleston Bridge threw a stool at the Ruggs' carriage after they crossed the bridge without paying.

After Peter and Jenny Rugg disappeared during a rainstorm, their ghosts riding in a ghostly carriage were repeatedly seen traveling through New England.

4.

4 points

Peter Rugg's temper had probably gotten him into trouble before.

Correct Inference

Faulty Inference

5.

4 points

As the open carriage disappeared, a storm came from nowhere and drenched everything in sight.
Which word is closest in meaning to "drenched"?

dried out

soaked

destroyed

6.

4 points

Then, with Jenny hunched miserably beside him, he set off in the carriage.
Which word is closest in meaning to "hunched"?

wailing

huddled

sitting up straight

7.

4 points

Of the following theme categories, which would this story fit into?

Never ride a horse on a narrow trail.

Never travel in a rainstorm.

Never let your emotions get the better of you.

8.

4 points

Peter Rugg would have spent the night at Cutter's house if Jenny had wanted him to stay, too.

Correct Inference

Faulty Inference

9.

4 points

Which of the following statements from the article best describes Peter Rugg's personality?

"His wife and his 10-year-old daughter, Jenny, lived with him."

"In 1770, Rugg was living in a big house on Middle Street in Boston."

"Everyone agreed that Peter Rugg was a great guy -- until he got angry."

10.

4 points

Peter Rugg did not care whether Jenny wanted to stay at Tom Cutter's warm house.

Correct Inference

Faulty Inference

11.

4 points

One night the toll collector threw a stool at them in exasperation.
Which word is closest in meaning to "exasperation"?

irritation

peacefulness

defense

12.

4 points

Peter Rugg took his daughter Jenny with him on a business trip to

Boston.

Concord.

West Cambridge.

13.

4 points

The author probably wrote this article in order to

encourage the reader to control his or her temper.

describe the weather in New England.

tell the reader about the mystery surrounding Peter and Jenny Rugg.

14.

4 points

Which of the following statements is too narrow and explains only part of the article?

The story of Peter and Jenny Rugg is a favorite tale in New England.

After Peter and Jenny Rugg disappeared during a rainstorm, their ghosts riding in a ghostly carriage were repeatedly seen traveling through New England.

The toll collector on Charleston Bridge threw a stool at the Ruggs' carriage after they crossed the bridge without paying.

15.

4 points

Peter Rugg stopped at Tom Cutter's house to

have a mug of hot spiced rum.

spend the night.

let Jenny warm up.

16.

4 points

What does the author imply by saying "One night the toll collector threw a stool at them in exasperation"?

The toll collector was frightened of the ghostly carriage.

The toll collector wanted to kill Peter and Jenny Rugg.

The toll collector was angry because Peter Rugg never paid the toll.

17.

4 points

Choose the sentence that correctly restates the following sentence from the article:
"Nickles was thrown through the air, landing on the horse that was pulling the carriage."

Nickles flew through the air and landed on his own horse.

After Nickles was thrown from his horse, he landed on the one pulling the Rugg's carriage.

Nickles was thrown off the horse that was pulling the Ruggs' carriage.

18.

4 points

Peter and Jenny Rugg died in the rainstorm.

Correct Inference

Faulty Inference

19.

4 points

When Nickles awoke the next morning,

he saw hoof prints burned into the ledge.

he realized that it had all been a dream.

Romeo was nowhere to be seen.

20.

4 points

When Thomas Felt of Middle Street saw Peter and Jenny Rugg in a rain-drenched carriage,

the pair seemed to glow with an unearthly light.

Peter asked for directions to Boston.

he threw a stool at them.

21.

4 points

Samuel Nickles was thrown from his horse Romeo when

Romeo reared in terror.

Romeo bolted up a rocky ledge.

lightning and thunder struck nearby.

22.

4 points

What does the author mean by the statement "Suddenly Rugg showed a flash of his famous temper"?

Peter Rugg was well known in New England.

Peter Rugg felt warm and took off his coat.

Peter Rugg became angry.

23.

4 points

From the article, you can predict that if Peter Rugg had agreed to spend the night at Tom Cutter's house,

Jenny would have died in his home.

Peter would have murdered his friend.

Peter and Jenny would not have disappeared that night.

24.

4 points

Which of the following statements expresses the main idea of the article?

The toll collector on Charleston Bridge threw a stool at the Ruggs' carriage after they crossed the bridge without paying.

The story of Peter and Jenny Rugg is a favorite tale in New England.

After Peter and Jenny Rugg disappeared during a rainstorm, their ghosts riding in a ghostly carriage were repeatedly seen traveling through New England.

25.

4 points

Cutter, still hoping to dissuade him from going on, tried to grab Rugg's arm.
Which word is closest in meaning to "dissuade him from"?

convince him to

talk him out of

reason with him about