Encyclopedia Brown Reading Street

If Encyclopedia Brown did not live in Idaville, what would most likiely happen?

• There would not be any crimes committed.

• Some crimes would go unsolved.

• The town would not have a police chief.

• More crooks would move away from the town.

Why did the author write this story?

• to explain how to become a real-life detective

• to entertain with a story about a boy who solves crimes

• to compare and contrast clues that are left at crime scenes

• to convence young people that they should become detectives

What was the main reason that Chief Brown was stumped by the crime? 

• The crook left very few clues. 

• There were lots of visitors. 

• Few people knew about the salamander. 

Why did the author write this story? 

• to explain how to become a real-life detective

• to entertain with a story about a boy that solves crimes

• to convince young people that they should become detectives

What did Encyclopedia Brown need before he could solve the crime? 

• the specific details about the crime

• a picture of the stolen salamander

• a list of questions to ask each employee

If Encyclopedia Brown did not live in Idaville, what would most likely happen?

• There would not be any crimes committed. 

• Some crimes would go unsolved.

• The town would not have a police chief. 

What is the main role of Encyclopedia Brown in the story?

• A) A police officer

• B) A detective

• C) A teacher

• D) A thief

Which skill is most important for Encyclopedia Brown's success?

• A) Cooking

• B) Observing details

• C) Running fast

• D) Drawing

What is the setting of Encyclopedia Brown's adventures?

• A) A big city

• B) A small town

• C) A desert

• D) A forest

How does Encyclopedia Brown solve mysteries?

• A) By using magic

• B) By analyzing clues

• C) By asking his parents

• D) By reading books