Chasing Clocks: A Mystery Adventure

In this KidTime StoryTime episode, Private I tackles a new mystery in Capital City involving stolen timepieces. The case is part of a threequel, following previous cases '7 ATE 9' and 'THE UPPER CASE'. As timepieces disappear across the city, Private I investigates and discovers that Z, the last letter of the alphabet, is the culprit. Z's motive is to avoid being last in line. The case concludes with Z realizing his importance in the alphabet, and the grammar police taking him away. The story emphasizes the value of each letter and the importance of time.

What is a 'THREEQUEL' as mentioned in the story?

• A brand of watches

• A sequel to the second part of a story

• A famous book title

• A type of detective

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What did Private I use to solve cases?

• A smartphone

• A computer

• A notebook

• A magnifying glass

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What was peculiar about the city clock mentioned by T?

• It was digital

• It was missing its hands

• It was stuck on 10:09

• It was running backwards

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Who was chased by T in the story?

• Private I

• A mysterious figure

• Z

• A police officer

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What did the suspect steal from the cafe?

• A latte

• A watch

• A clock

• A chair

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What did Z do to the sundial during the gathering?

• He stole it

• He broke it

• He covered it with a tent

• He painted it

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What was Z's reason for stealing the timepieces?

• To give them as gifts

• To sell them

• To start a collection

• To be first in line

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What did Z say about being last in the alphabet?

• It made him famous

• It was unfair

• It made him always late

• It was lonely

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What did A say about being first in the alphabet?

• It was exciting

• It was tiring

• It was easy

• It was honorable

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What lesson did Z learn by the end of the story?

• Sundials are unreliable

• Timekeeping is essential

• Stealing is a profitable business

• Being first isn't always best

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