The Stolen Pendant

What was the pendant made of?

• Gold and emeralds

• Silver and diamonds

• Platinum and rubies

• Bronze and sapphires

Who was the only person in Lila's room in the last 24 hours?

• Kara

• Lila's grandmother

• Lila's mother

• Lila's brother

What did Kara suggest they do to find the pendant?

• Check the lost-and-found

• Call the police

• Search the entire house

• Ask the neighbors

What evidence most strongly supports the idea that Lila initially suspects Kara of taking the pendant?

• "Lila stared at the empty box where her grandmother's pendant had been."

• "The only person who had been in her room was her best friend, Kara, who had stopped by to borrow a book."

• "Confronting Kara seemed impossible, yet the pendant's disappearance haunted her."

• "Let’s check the lost-and-found. Maybe it fell out of the box somehow?"

What inference can be made about Lila’s decision to talk to Kara?

• Lila is afraid Kara might tell someone about the pendant.

• Lila wants to accuse Kara of stealing the pendant in front of others.

• Lila is uncertain but chooses to give Kara the benefit of the doubt.

• Lila feels confident that Kara will admit to taking the pendant.

Which line of dialogue suggests Kara is surprised by the pendant’s disappearance?

• "I saw it in the box. Why? Is something wrong?"

• "Let’s check the lost-and-found. Maybe it fell out of the box somehow?"

• "Hey, did you see my grandmother's pendant when you were at my house yesterday?"

• "It's gone. I can't find it anywhere."