The Case of the Missing Fossils Quiz

What was Julian's main concern about confessing to Dr. Forester?

• He was worried about being sent home.

• He was afraid of being laughed at by his friends.

• He thought Dr. Forester would not believe him.

• He was concerned about losing his fossils.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

How did Dr. Forester react after Julian confessed the truth about the fossils?

• She immediately sent Julian home.

• She appreciated his honesty and allowed him to stay.

• She called the sheriff to report the incident.

• She ignored Julian and continued with her work.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What inference can be made about Amy's character based on her actions in the story?

• She is indifferent and uninterested in helping others.

• She is supportive and willing to help her friends.

• She is selfish and only cares about herself.

• She is fearful and avoids confrontation.

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CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Summarize the main events that led to the resolution of the missing fossils case.

• Julian confessed, Dr. Forester forgave him, and the fossils were returned.

• The sheriff found the fossils, and Julian was sent home.

• Amy found the fossils, and Dr. Forester decided to keep it a secret.

• A ground squirrel returned the fossils, and everyone celebrated.

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Explain the relationship between Julian and Dr. Forester based on the text.

• Julian is afraid of Dr. Forester and avoids her.

• Dr. Forester is a mentor to Julian and values honesty.

• Julian and Dr. Forester are rivals in the camp.

• Dr. Forester is indifferent to Julian's actions.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the phrase 'punishment enough' imply about Dr. Forester's decision?

• Julian should be punished more severely.

• Julian's guilt and worry were sufficient consequences.

• Julian should not have been punished at all.

• Julian's actions were not serious enough to warrant any punishment.

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CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

What are two main ideas of the text, and how are they supported by key details?

• The importance of honesty and the value of friendship; supported by Julian's confession and his friends' support.

• The excitement of fossil hunting and the danger of wildlife; supported by the discovery of fossils and the snake incident.

• The role of law enforcement and the significance of camp activities; supported by the sheriff's involvement and the excavation plans.

• The mystery of the missing fossils and the humor in camp life; supported by the ground squirrel story and Felix's treats.

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CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Analyze how the different characters' perspectives contribute to the resolution of the story.

• Julian's fear, Amy's support, and Dr. Forester's understanding lead to a positive outcome.

• Felix's humor, Tess's leadership, and Daria's resourcefulness solve the mystery.

• The sheriff's authority, Matt's bravery, and Amy's intelligence uncover the truth.

• Dr. Forester's strictness, Julian's dishonesty, and Tess's curiosity create tension.

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

What does the term 'prime suspect' refer to in the context of the story?

• The person who found the fossils.

• The main person believed to have taken the fossils.

• The leader of the camp.

• The sheriff's assistant.

How does the author use humor to lighten the mood at the end of the story?

• By describing the sheriff's disappointment.

• By revealing the ground squirrel as the 'thief.'

• By showing Dr. Forester's anger.

• By focusing on Julian's punishment.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4