Swindle Chapters 13-15

How did Griffin and Ben get the other students to meet them?

• They sent a group email with the details

• They passed out secret notes during class

• They left coded messages at everyone's house

• They wrote a note that said “come to the old rock at 3 p.m.”

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How did they plan to get into Swindle’s house?

• By pretending to be delivery workers

• By going in through an open basement window

• By sneaking in during a fake birthday party

• By entering through a skylight on the roof

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Who gave Griffin and Ben the idea to look at house plans to see what the inside of Swindle’s house was like?

• Logan

• Melissa

• Savannah

• Griffin’s dad

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If Ben and Griffin had asked you to help them, why would it be a good idea to say yes?

• Yes, because I believe in helping friends fix a wrong

• Yes, because it sounded exciting and adventurous

• No, because sneaking into someone’s house is illegal

• No, because I wouldn’t want to get in trouble at school or home

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What unexpected obstacle do the kids face when they try to get into Swindle’s house?

• The power goes out

• The skylight is sealed shut

• A neighbor sees them and calls the police

• Luthor, the dog, starts barking loudly

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How does Savannah help the team during the mission at Swindle’s house?

• She picks the lock to get inside

• She distracts Swindle’s neighbors with a story

• She keeps Luthor calm and quiet

• She drives the getaway van

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What complication arises with the timing of the heist?

• Swindle comes home earlier than expected

• Ben forgets his part in the plan

• Melissa accidentally sets off the alarm

• Logan gets stuck in a closet

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What role does Logan play during the break-in?

• He keeps watch for police cars

• He acts as a lookout and pretends to be a delivery boy

• He sneaks inside to retrieve the card

• He distracts Swindle by knocking on the front door

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How does Griffin react when the plan starts to fall apart?

• He panics and tells everyone to run

• He stays calm and quickly adjusts the plan

• He gets angry and blames Ben

• He hides and waits for Swindle to leave

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What finally convinces Luthor to trust the kids during the heist?

• A special whistle Savannah uses

• A steak Savannah brought with her

• Savannah’s calm voice and gentle approach

• Griffin gives him a toy to play with

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