Mars Patel Podcast Episode

The title of the podcast is "The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel." What is the subject of the story?

• Aurora has disappeared, but no one is listening to Mars about her being missing.

• Aurora and Jonas have disappeared and Mars is next.

How do we learn about Mars during episode 1?

• The reader learns that Aurora is a major character with no speaking parts.

• The reader learns that Mars is a major character that is concerned about the disappearance of his friends and no one is listening to him.

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How does the author create suspense in the episode?

• Mars' real name is not Mars and keeps the reader wondering what his real name is.

• Aurora's disappearance creates suspense.

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Why does Jonas leave the hiding spot during the code red?

• Jonas believed that the code red was a drill and went to the bathroom.

• Jonas decided to go home.

How does Mars' interaction with Jonas' mother and the detention teacher affect the story?

• Jonas' mother and the detention teacher see Mars as a troublemaker that is making up stories.

• Jonas' mother and the detention teacher are ignoring Mars' concerns about the disappearances.

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