Narrative Events and Character Insights

The narrator, who has lived a mundane life, moves to NYC with his mom. On moving day, an explosion occurs, leading to an encounter with their landlady, Mrs. Hudson, and a young detective, Shelby Holmes. Shelby impresses everyone with her deduction skills, solving the mystery of a broken mirror. The narrator's life, once dull, is now filled with unexpected excitement.

What was the narrator's main problem at the beginning of the story?

• Fear of writing

• Writer's block

• Too many stories to choose from

• Lack of a good story to write about

Despite moving frequently, why did the narrator find life uneventful?

• Lived in exciting places

• Witnessed many thrilling events

• Nothing exciting ever happened

• Had too many friends

What unexpected event occurred when the narrator moved to New York City?

• A parade

• An explosion

• A festival

• A concert

Who was the only person not ducking for cover during the explosion?

• Mrs. Hudson

• The narrator's mother

• The narrator

• A mover

What did the narrator's mother suggest about the explosion?

• It was a prank

• It was a common occurrence

• It was a sign to move again

• It was something to write about

What did the narrator's journals mostly contain?

• Travel logs

• Daily routines

• Unfinished fictional stories

• Exciting real-life events

How is Shelby Holmes first introduced in the story?

• As a new neighbor

• As a family member

• As a detective

• As a school friend

What did Shelby Holmes deduce about the narrator's mother?

• She was an army doctor

• She was a doctor

• She was a teacher

• She was a scientist

What did Shelby Holmes conclude about the broken mirror?

• It was an accident

• It was caused by the mover

• It was intentional

• It was caused by a ghost

What is Shelby Holmes' true identity?

• A teacher

• A scientist

• A detective

• A writer