The Case of the Magic Marker Mischief Maker

What normally happens at the beginning of a story?

• characters are introduced, the reader learns about the main character's problem

• the conflict comes to head, and the story reaches a climax

• the character's problem is resoved

In "The Case of the Magic Marker Mischief Maker", what is the problem?

• There is no problem

• Someone put graffiti on the schoolyard wall

• Mickey and Bucho become best friends

Which character is the main character?

• Mickey

• Belinda

• Johnny

• Joe

What is the main problem in the story, "The Case of the Magic Marker Mischief Maker"?

• Someone put graffiti on the wall and they all blame Joe

• Someone put graffiti on the wall and they all blame Mickey

• Someone put graffiti on the wall and they all blame Bucho

Why does Mickey not agree with everyone and just blame Bucho for the graffiti? (Choose ALL that apply)

• He believes everyone deserves a chance

• He doesn't believe in jumping to conclusions

• He wants evidence to support who the culprit is

• He doesn't like his friends

Where does the story take place?

• an urban middle school in the West

• a suburban middle school in the Midwest

• an urban middle school in the Midwest

Why was Mickey asked to go to Principal Abrego's office?

• He is not doing well in school

• He is a detective and she needs his help

• He got into a fight with his brother on the school bus

• She thinks he is responsible for the graffiti

Why does everyone think Bucho is responsible?

• He has marked graffiti on school property before

• He has been a bully in the past

• He is not friends with them

Why did Mickey ask Bucho to spell the word principal at lunch?

• to see if he paid attention in class

• to prove he is responsible for the graffiti

___________ is a detective at the middle school.