Summative Test: The Case of the Gasping Garbage

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What is the main purpose of the author in writing a mystery story?

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To entertain readers with a fun and puzzling story.

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How does dialogue help in a story?

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It shows how the characters think and react to the mystery.

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What clue indicates the garbage can is not haunted?

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The characters figure out the connection between the yeast from the bread and the heat from the furnace.

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How are detectives in stories similar?

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They both use clues and evidence to solve problems.

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What is the main problem in The Case of the Gasping Garbage?

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Strange noises are coming from the school’s garbage can.

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What is a mystery story?

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A story that involves solving a puzzle or crime.

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What role does a detective play in a mystery?

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A detective investigates clues to solve a mystery.

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What is a clue?

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A piece of information that helps solve a mystery.

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Why is it important for characters to react to events in a story?

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It helps readers understand their thoughts and feelings.

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What does it mean to decompose?

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To break down organic material into simpler substances.