Assessment 3: T1 Standards RL 6.1,6.2, 6.4,

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"As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the sleepy town, Eliza clutched her grandmother’s old locket. It was a simple silver oval with an intricate floral design, well-worn from years of gentle handling. Eliza’s grandmother had always worn it close to her heart and said it contained a secret. Now, with her grandmother gone, Eliza was determined to find out what that secret was. She turned the locket over in her hands, examining every tiny detail. There was no visible latch or hinge, yet she felt certain it could open. Suddenly, a soft click echoed in the stillness as a hidden clasp gave way, revealing a small folded note inside. Her heart pounded as she unfolded the fragile paper, and there, in her grandmother’s neat handwriting, were the words, 'The answers lie where the lilies bloom.' Eliza's curiosity flared. She knew exactly where to go next—her grandmother's beloved garden, where lilies flourished in abundance."
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What can be inferred about Eliza's relationship with her grandmother?

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What evidence from the text shows that Eliza was determined to find out the secret of the locket?

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Which detail from the passage supports the idea that Eliza felt an emotional connection to the locket?

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What is a central theme of the passage?

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How does the passage convey the theme of family traditions?

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Which detail best illustrates the theme of curiosity leading to discovery?

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What does the phrase "the sun dipped below the horizon" suggest?

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What is the connotation of the word "clutched" in the sentence "Eliza clutched her grandmother’s old locket"?

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Which word best describes the tone of the passage?