Why did Dink think Wallis Wallace had been kidnapped?

Wallace wrote in his letter that "nothing would stop him from coming, short of being kidnapped."

Wallace wrote Dink a note telling him he was kidnapped.

What did Wallis Wallace write in his letter to Mavis Green that was suspicious?

He felt that he was being followed.

He was not planning on coming to Green Lawn.

He has a new book to bring Mavis.

What did Officer Fallon say probably happened to Wallis Wallace after seeing the two letters?

He most likely missed his flight.

He may have been held up in a meeting.

He's famous and that's what they do.

Why did Dink want to keep the itinerary?

It was a trail that could help find Wallis Wallace.

It was signed by Wallis Wallace.

It was a keepsake from the signing.

What is an itinerary?

summarizes what a book is about

Why did Mr. Paskey shoo the children out of the Book Nook?

He thought their ideas were crazy.

It was almost time to close the store.

Why did the taxi driver think Wallis Wallace was strange?

He had a silly grin on his face when he got out.

Why did the children think Wallis Wallace may have been kidnapped after all when at the hotel?

Mr. Linkletter called up to his room but there was no answer.

They found a ransom note from the kidnappers.

Wallis Wallace sent a note saying he was kidnapped.

Officer Fallon called and told them.

What did the maid say about Wallis Wallace's hotel room?

It had a do not disturb sign on it so she didn't go into that room.

What did the children do as they ate lunch?

They practiced their own signatures.

They talked about writing their own mystery books.

Why did the kids read the backs of Wallis Wallace books when eating lunch?

to find more out about Wallis Wallace to see if any clues

to entertain themselves while eating

Why did the maid not clean Room 302?

It had a Do Not Disturb sign on its door.

What did Josh do to help Dink when his mother came and asked him questions?

He spilled his lemonade on him for a distraction.

He asked Dink's mom for more food.

He told her about Wallis Wallace being kidnapped.

Why did the hotel and kids not know who was staying in Room 302?

They signed in as Marilyn Monroe.

What was Wallis Wallace doing in the hotel room?

He was working on his next book.

What clues did Ruth Rose use to figure out Mavis Green was really Wallis Wallace?

her scarf was covered in W's for Wallis Wallace

she had a moose on her bag for her castle Moose Manor

she mentioned her favorite color was green when getting ice cream

Why did Wallis Wallace plan her own kidnapping?

She was doing research on her next book about kid detectives.

She wanted to play a trick on the kids.

She didn't want to come to the book signing.

Who was the man tied up in the chair?

Walker Wallace, the author's brother

A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Dink said that Josh could have anything, what did Josh want?

He wanted his Wallis Wallace books.

He wanted his new tennis shoes.

He wanted his guinea pig, Loretta.

He wanted to eat his pizza.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who is Dink's favorite author that was coming at his request?

Wallis Wallace

Dink Dinkus

Wallis Hallis

Mr. Paskey

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why was Wallis Wallace coming to Green Lawn?

Dink invited him.

His mom lived nearby.

His publisher told him to visit Green Lawn.

Green Lawn was on the way home.

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How many Wallis Wallace books did Dink own?

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which kid wanted to be an author?

Dink

Ruth Rose

Josh

Tommy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

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1 min • 1 pt

Which kid wanted to become an artist?

Dink

Ruth Rose

Josh

Eddie

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CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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1 min • 1 pt

What is the name of the bookstore Wallis Wallace was to be at?

Books Are Fun

Books Looks

Book Nook

Love Books

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

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A to Z Mysteries: The Absent Author

When Dink said that Josh could have anything, what did Josh want?

Who is Dink's favorite author that was coming at his request?

Why was Wallis Wallace coming to Green Lawn?

How many Wallis Wallace books did Dink own?

Which kid wanted to be an author?

Which kid wanted to become an artist?

What is the name of the bookstore Wallis Wallace was to be at?

Who is the bookstore owner?

Why did Dink think Wallis Wallace had been kidnapped?

What did Mavis Green pull out of her book bag?

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