Finding Multiple Main Ideas in Text Passages

Detective Deeds investigates a unique graffiti case involving a passage about public libraries. The passage highlights two main ideas: the benefits of public libraries and the issue of increased overdue fines. The detective and officer discuss how passages can have multiple main ideas, supported by details. They conclude that the suspect is a library patron with many overdue books, who confesses to the graffiti due to the inability to afford fines. The case underscores the importance of libraries and modern communication methods.

What type of case is Detective Deeds investigating?

• Fraud

• Kidnapping

• Graffiti

• Robbery

What does Detective Deeds specialize in?

• Forensic analysis

• Cybersecurity

• Text analysis

• DNA profiling

Can a passage contain more than one main idea?

• Yes, it can have multiple main ideas.

• No, it can only have one main idea.

• Yes, but only in special cases.

• No, it should not have any main ideas.

What misconception did the officer initially have about main ideas in a passage?

• That a passage can have multiple main ideas.

• That main ideas are not important.

• That a passage should not have any main ideas.

• That a passage can only have one main idea.

What is one benefit of public libraries mentioned in the text?

• They provide free internet access.

• They only serve the wealthy.

• They increase property taxes.

• They reduce public literacy.

What is another benefit of public libraries discussed?

• They sell books at high prices.

• They offer private memberships.

• They provide job training.

• They help improve literacy rates.

Why is the increase in library fines considered problematic?

• It increases literacy rates.

• Many people cannot afford the higher fines.

• It reduces the number of books available.

• It benefits the wealthy.

What evidence is lacking regarding the increase in library fines?

• Evidence that it supports new book purchases.

• Evidence that it reduces the number of overdue books.

• Evidence that it improves book conditions.

• Evidence that it helps staff salaries.

What did the suspect do instead of writing a letter to the newspaper?

• He called the mayor.

• He paid the fines.

• He did nothing.

• He spray-painted on a building.

What prompted the suspect to commit the graffiti?

• He couldn't afford the overdue fees.

• He wanted to vandalize property.

• He was protesting the library policies.

• He disliked the library staff.