Detective Max and the Case of the Missing Ball
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
74
Detective Max was known for solving mysteries in his school. One day, the playground ball went missing. Max noticed a clue - muddy footprints leading from the playground. 'Comprehension is key,' he said as he studied the footprints. They were small, like a child's. Max understood that the culprit was probably a fellow student. Following the footprints, he found the ball in a nearby bush. Comprehension had helped Detective Max solve another case.
Question 1
What did Max use to solve the case?
A
A telescope
B
A magnifying glass
C
Comprehension
Explanation. The text states that 'Comprehension had helped Detective Max solve another case.'
D
A map
E
A calculator
Question 2
Where were the muddy footprints leading?
A
To the teacher's desk
B
To the cafeteria
C
To the bathroom
D
From the playground
Explanation. The text states that 'Max noticed muddy footprints leading from the playground.'
E
To the library
Question 3
What is the sequence of events in the story?
A
Max found the ball, saw the footprints, identified the culprit
B
Max saw the footprints, identified the culprit, found the ball
C
Max saw the footprints, found the ball, identified the culprit
Explanation. First, Max noticed the footprints, then he found the ball following the footprints, and finally he inferred the culprit was a fellow student.
D
Max identified the culprit, saw the footprints, found the ball
E
Max found the footprints, identified the culprit, saw the ball
Question 4
How did Max know the culprit was probably a fellow student?
A
He saw the student taking the ball
B
The footprints were small like a child's
Explanation. The text states, 'They were small, like a child's. Max understood that the culprit was probably a fellow student.'
C
He found a note from the culprit
D
The principal told him
E
He heard a rumor
Question 5
Where did Max find the missing ball?
A
In the bushes
Explanation. The text states that 'Following the footprints, he found the ball in a nearby bush.'
B
Under a bench
C
In a locker
D
In a classroom
E
In the cafeteria
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