Encyclopedia Brown

What was Encyclopedia's real name?

• Samuel
• Leroy
• Larry
• Jacob

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What was the main reason that Chief Brown was stumped by the crime? 

• The crook left very few clues. 
• There were lots of visitors. 
• Few people knew about the salamander. 
• The aquarium had been locked.

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CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What was stolen from the aquarium?

• A Great White Shark
• An Octopus
• A Tiger Salamader
• An Angel Fish

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Which character is fascinated by salamanders and has dozens of them at home as pets?

• Mrs. King
• Encyclopedia Brown
• Sam Maine
• Fred Lizzard

What did Encyclopedia Brown need before he could solve the crime? 

• the specific details about the crime
• a picture of the stolen salamander
• a list of questions to ask each employee
• a warm bowl of soup

Why did the author write this story? 

• to explain how to become a real-life detective
• to entertain with a story about a boy that solves crimes
• to convince young people that they should become detectives
• to teach the reader about salamanders.

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What event happened around the same time Dr. O'Donnell examined the new crocodile? 

• Chief Brown went to the aquarium. 
• Mrs. King took a coffee break. 
• Sam Maine told a lie to the chief. 
• Encyclopedia was touring the aquarium with his class.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

If Encyclopedia Brown did not live in Idaville, what would most likely happen?

• There would not be any crimes committed. 
• Some crimes would go unsolved.
• The town would not have a police chief. 
• The town wouldn't have a candy shop.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Some lizards change colors. 

• kinds of birds
• kinds of animals
• kinds of insects
• kinds of reptiles

The crime is on tape. 

• ballet performance
• act of breaking the law
• automobile accident
• party in someone's honor