A Life of Crime - Whodunnit?

How did the criminals cover up their tracks during the burglary?

• They left no evidence behind

• They wore gloves to avoid leaving fingerprints

• They broke all security cameras

• They set the store on fire

Answer explanation

During the burglary, the criminals also set the store on fire in order to cover up their tracks.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who did the witness see standing near the jewelry store on the night of the burglary?

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Answer explanation

"One of the witnesses in the area reported seeing a suspicious-looking youth standing near the store earlier that night."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What valuable items were stolen from the jewelry store?

• A silver bracelet and a pearl necklace

• A diamond necklace and a gold watch

• A platinum ring and a sapphire bracelet

• None of the above

Answer explanation

...and stole several valuable pieces of jewelry, including a diamond necklace and a gold watch.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

What piece of evidence did the police find at the scene of the crime?

• A burned-out matchstick

• A mug with fingerprints on it

• A note from the criminals

• A half-eaten hamburger

Answer explanation

During their investigation, the police found a mug at the scene of the crime with fingerprints on it.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Whose fingerprints were found at the scene of the crime?

• The youth seen in the area

• The known mugging suspect

• The local arsonist

• None of the above

Answer explanation

The fingerprints belonged to a known suspect who has a history of mugging in the area.

Who tried to steal a car?

• A youth

• An arsonist

• A known mugging suspect

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Haha! Got you! Nobody tried to steal a car!

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

How many possible suspects have the police identified?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Answer explanation

Based on the evidence, the police have identified three possible suspects