The Case of the Gasping Garbage Chapter 5 Comprehension

What is the problem in chapter 5?

• There is a truck stuck under a bridge

• The frogs are dying

• Drake and Nell don't have an experiments to do

Why is this a problem?

• It's rush hour and everyone is trying to get home

• Cars can't go over the bridge

• Someone is stuck in the truck

What to Drake and Nell do at the scene?

• They watch everyone help

• They collect data

• They call for back-up

In chapter 5 Drake says that he is stumped. What does stumped mean?

• Confused

• Stuck, doesn't have a solution

• Concerned

Who shows up at the scene?

• Gabby

• Frisco

• Dr.Livingston

Why do Drake and Nell get upset when they see Frisco?

• He's lazy

• He is their competitior

• He started arguing with them

What does Drake suggest they do to get the truck out of the bridge?

• Use grease

• Try using hot air balloons to raise the bridge

• Attach a rope and pull it out

What do Drake and Nell decide to do at the end of chapter 5?

• Give up

• Drake goes home to think everything over and Nell stays at the site

• They go find Frsico