Chap 6 pages 35,36,37 questions

What did Dr. Forester discover was missing from the lab?

• The breakfast table

• The gully fossils

• The excavation gear

• The tents

Why did Dr. Forester and Tess look tense at the breakfast table?

• They were worried about the weather

• They had lost their way to the camp

• The fossils were stolen

• They were late for breakfast

What inference can be made about the SUV seen the previous day?

• It was definitely the thieves' vehicle

• It was just a car turning around

• It might have been used by the thieves

• It belonged to the police

How did Amy respond to the challenge of finding clues about the theft?

• She ignored the situation

• She went back to sleep

• She searched for tracks and prints

• She called the police

What theme can be determined from the story?

• The importance of breakfast

• The thrill of adventure and mystery

• The dangers of camping

• The value of teamwork

Compare and contrast Amy and Julian's actions when they encountered the snake.

• Both ran away immediately

• Amy froze, Julian took action

• Both ignored the snake

• Julian froze, Amy took action

What does the phrase "Finding no clues is a clue in itself" suggest about Amy's thinking?

• She was confused

• She was giving up

• She was using reasoning to solve the mystery

• She was distracted

How does the author use the breakfast scene to set the tone of the story?

• By describing a cheerful morning

• By showing tension and silence

• By focusing on the food

• By introducing a new character

What does the word "unscrupulous" mean in the context of the story?

• Honest

• Careless

• Dishonest

• Friendly

How does the structure of the story contribute to the development of the plot?

• By focusing only on the breakfast

• By introducing the problem early on

• By ending with a resolution

• By skipping important details