The Badlands Slueth: Chapter 7 "The Clues Add Up?

What does Amy notice about the night sky at the campfire?

(pg 43)

• that a thunderstorm is coming

• that the stars are incredibly bright

• that a mysterious helicopter seems to be observing the camp

• that there is not a single star in the sky

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What phrases does the author use to describe the night sky when Amy sneaks

out of her tent to meet Matt?

• star-scattered sky, snowy sliver

• star-splashed sky, silent sliver

• star-studded sky, spooky sliver

• star-spangled sky, silver sliver

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CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

Amy says she has a HUNCH that the person will return the fossil to the lab. Which one best fits the meaning of HUNCH?

• Amy knows for sure this will happen.

• Amy thinks this will happen.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

What chemical change does Matt notice?

(pg 44)

• the wood burning in the campfire

• marshmallows cooking

• the stars burning in the sky

• marshmallows digesting in his stomach

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Tess point out about the tarnishing of Kristal's ring?

(pg 45)

• It is not a chemical change.

• It is a chemical change, and it happens slowly.

• It is a chemical change, and it happens quickly.

• It is a chemical change, and it is very dangerous.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What three words does Amy emphasize when she says she is going to bed?

(pg 45-46)

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Amy thinks the fossil thief will...

(pg 48)

• try to return the fossils to the lab

• try to steal more fossils tomorrow

• try to ask the sheriff for help

• try to steal food from the campsite

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Amy says chemistry will help them catch the...

(pg 48)

• criminal

• crook

• cat burglar

• culprit

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What tools will Amy use to catch the thief

• marshmallows and ice

• ice and plaster

• marshmallows and plaster

• a video camera and a motion detector

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How does Matt react to Amy's plan?

(pg 49)

• He thinks it is brilliant.

• He thinks it is dangerous.

• He thinks it is sure to fail.

• He thinks it is too complicated, and they will need Felix's help.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3