The Case of the Glowing Glove

Which of the following is the best summary of this story?

• Alex and Ben like to solve mysteries. One day, Marshall comes to Alex's office with a case. He wants to know what makes an ordinary glove suddenly start glowing. All three boys visit Marshall's house in search of clues to the mystery.

• One day, Alex and Ben receive a visitor. Marshall has lost sleep because a glove in his room started to glow in the middle of the night. Marshall is tired and very worried. He hopes Alex can solve this mystery for him.

• One afternoon, Marshall's brother decides to paint his bike with glowing paint. That night, a glove begins to glow mysteriously. Marshall has no idea what has caused this to happen. He wants Alex and Ben to help him solve this mystery.

• Marshall loses sleep when a glove in his room begins to glow. He takes his case to Alex and Ben, who visit Marshall's home in search of clues. When Alex compares a freshly painted bike to the glowing glove, he solves the mystery.

What is Marshall's problem in the story?

• He must find the missing glove for his brother.

• He doesn't trust Alex and Ben to solve the mystery.

• He is frightened by a glove that glows in the dark.

• He must keep his dog away from the painted bike

Look at the story map.

Which detail belongs in the blank box?

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Marshall tells Ben and Alex his problem.

Gladys carries the glove to the yard

Marshall holds out a scrap paper

The boys climb the creaking stairs.

English 6/ Espanol 6

• Alex and Ben like to solve mysteries. One day, Marshall comes to Alex’s office with a case. He wants to know what makes an ordinary glove suddenly start glowing. All three boys visit Marshall’s house in search of clues to the mystery/Un día, Alex y Ben reciben un visitante. Martín no ha podido dormir porque un guante comenzó a brillar en su habitación en la mitad de la noche. Martín está cansado y muy preocupado. Alex resuelve el misterio por él.

• One day, Alex and Ben receive a visitor. Marshall has lost sleep because a glove in his room started to glow in the middle of the night. Marshall is tired and very worried. He hopes Alex can solve this mystery for him./A Alex y a Ben les gusta resolver misterios. Un día, Martín va a su oficina con un caso. Quiere saber por qué un guante común de repente empieza a brillar. Los tres van a la casa de Martín a buscar pistas para resolver el misterio.

• One afternoon, Marshall’s brother decides to paint his bike with glowing paint. That night, a glove begins to glow mysteriously. Marshall has no idea what has caused this to happen. He wants Alex and Ben to help him solve this mystery./Una tarde, el hermano de Martín decide pintar su bicicleta con pintura que brilla. Esa noche, un guante comienza a brillar misteriosamente. Martín no tiene idea de por qué ocurrió eso. Quiere que Alex y Ben lo ayuden a resolver el misterio.

• Marshall loses sleep when a glove in his room begins to glow. He takes his case to Alex and Ben, who visit Marshall’s home in search of clues. When Alex compares a freshly painted bike to the glowing glove, he solves the mystery./Martín no puede dormir porque un guante comienza a brillar en su dormitorio. Les lleva su caso a Alex y Ben, quienes van a la casa de Martín a buscar pistas. Alex resuelve el misterio comparando una bicicleta recién pintada con el guante brillante.

What kept the client, Marshall, awake at night?

• A strange noise

• A glowing glove

• A cracked window

• A mysterious shadow

What did Marshall want Alex and Ben to notice about the glove?

• That it was very old

• That it was glowing in the dark

• That it was a rare collector's item

• That it had a secret compartment

Why did Alex wish that Marshall hadn't removed the glove from where he found it?

• Because it was evidence in a crime scene

• Because it was glowing and he wanted to see it in its original location

• Because it was valuable

• Because it was part of a school project

Where did Marshall find the glowing glove?

• On the attic floor

• Inside the closet

• Under his bed

• Lying on the rug

What is the main theme of 'The Case of the Glowing Glove'?

• Mystery and investigation

• Friendship and loyalty

• Adventure and exploration

• Fear and courage

Which character is the detective in the story?

• Marshall

• Alex

• Ben

• Marshall's brother