The FCE Detective

1. What is the main problem Ms. Jones faces at the beginning of the story?

• (a) A broken window in the museum
  

• (b) A shortage of security staff.
  

• (c) The theft of a valuable painting.
  

• (d) A disagreement with Detective Miller.
  

2. What clue helps Detective Miller determine the thief's entry point?

• (a) A witness report of a suspicious person.
  

• (b) Fingerprint marks on the stolen painting's frame.
  

• (c) A single, muddy footprint on the museum floor
  

• (d) A discarded paintbrush found near the broken window.
  

3. What evidence recovered during the investigation suggests the thief has artistic skills?

• (a) The muddy footprint found at the crime scene
  

• (b) The broken window leading outside the museum.
  

• (c) The discarded paintbrush with yellow paint traces.
  

• (d) The crumpled sketch of the stolen painting.
  

4. How does the investigation change direction after initially finding no leads?

• (a) Ms. Jones provides new information about the security system.
  

• (b) A park ranger discovers a backpack containing art supplies.
  

• (c) Detective Miller receives a tip from a museum employee.
  

• (d) Security footage reveals the thief's identity.

5. What motivates Vincent Green to steal the painting, "Sunflowers in Bloom"?

• (a) A desire to display the artwork in his own home.
  

• (b) Revenge against Ms. Jones and the museum staff.
  

• (c) Financial desperation and the need to pay off debts.
  

• (d) A plan to donate the painting to a different museum.

6. What is the significance of the title, "The Mystery of the Missing Masterpiece"?

• (a) It highlights the detective's cleverness in solving the case.
  

• (b) It emphasizes the value and importance of the stolen painting.
  

• (c) It foreshadows the difficulty of finding the missing artwork.
  

• (d) It reflects the surprise ending of the story