A Mystery (exercise)

1) Where does this story take place?
A. in a bakery
B. at the police station
C. in Ms. Gervis' house
D. in Ms. Gervis' apartment

2) If Ms. Gervis is upset, which best describes how she would look?
A. She might smile a lot.
B. Her eyes might be teary.
C. Her clothes might be dirty.
D. She might be sitting down.

3) What makes the detective sure that the robber did not come through the window?
A. The windows are locked.
B. The window faces the police station.
C. The windows have not been used in months.
D. The windows are too small for a person to fit through.


4) Which questions should the detective have asked about the front door?
▼Check all that are correct.
A. □ Is the door old?
B. □ Is the door made of wood?
C. □ Does someone else have a key?
D. □ Does Ms. Gervis leave the door unlocked?

5) What does Ms. Gervis do with her cakes?
A. eats them
B. sells them
C. hides them
D. gives them away

6) What does the detective seem to think will happen if he solves the mystery?
A. Ms. Gervis will start baking cakes again.
B. Ms. Gervis will bake him extra cakes.
C. Ms. Gervis will give him her secret recipe.
D. Ms. Gervis will give him money and jewels.

7) What is a mystery?
A. something that is wrong
B. something that happens at night
C. something a robber leaves behind
D. something that cannot be explained

8) What else was stolen from the apartment?
A. crystal
B. jewelry
C. money
D. nothing

9) If something is said with alarm, how is it said?
A. with fear and panic
B. with bells and whistles
C. with smiles and laughter
D. with sadness and tears


Do you like mysteries? What is your favorite kind of story? Explain.
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