Weekly Reading: "Missing" p. 8 -->16

What does Molly suggest when Alan can't find Ginger?

• That Ginger might be hiding

• That Ginger came inside

• That they should call their dad

• That they should give up looking

How does Alan react when Molly asks him what happened?

• He becomes angry

• He feels confused and questions if she is angry

• He immediately knows where Ginger is

• He starts crying

What unusual behavior does Molly notice about the gate?

• It is wide open

• It is still latched

• It is broken

• It is locked

What was Ginger growling at, according to Alan?

• A cat

• A mail carrier

• A raccoon

• A squirrel

What does Molly do after Alan mentions the raccoon?

• She panics and calls the police

• She decides to search the backyard

• She calls Aunt Abby for help

• She ignores Alan's comment

Why does Alan refuse to go outside initially?

• He is afraid of the dark

• He wants to wait for their dad to be called

• He wants to eat more apple slices

• He doesn’t believe Ginger will come back

What does Molly realize about Alan's memory?

• He often forgets things

• He has an exceptional ability to remember details

• He is confused about events from the past

• He remembers only things related to food

What conclusion does Molly draw about Ginger's potential whereabouts?

• She likely went to the dog park

• She may have followed the raccoon

• She is probably lost in the woods

• She has found a new family