The Mystery of the Missing Lunchbox
Questions:
5
Grade:
4
Words:
93
One sunny day at Happy Valley Elementary School, Sarah realized her lunchbox was missing. She remembered bringing it to school but couldn’t recall where she left it. Sarah started thinking and remembered she had a snack at the playground earlier. She rushed to the playground, but her lunchbox wasn't there. She saw her friend, Timmy, eating an apple near the swings. She asked Timmy if he had seen her lunchbox. Timmy said he saw her carrying it to the cafeteria during lunchtime. Sarah remembered going there to get a glass of milk.
Question 1
Where did Sarah last remember having her lunchbox?
A
In the cafeteria
B
On the playground
Explanation. Sarah remembered that she had a snack at the playground where she could have possibly left her lunchbox.
C
At home
D
In the classroom
E
With Timmy
Question 2
Who helped Sarah remember where she last had her lunchbox?
A
Her Teacher
B
Her Mother
C
Timmy
Explanation. Timmy, Sarah's friend, told her that he saw her carrying it to the cafeteria during lunchtime.
D
Her Principal
E
Nobody
Question 3
What does the term 'recall' mean in the context of this story?
A
To shout
B
To forget
C
To remember
Explanation. In the context of this story, 'recall' means to remember. Sarah couldn't recall where she left her lunchbox, which means she couldn't remember.
D
To eat
E
To run
Question 4
What did Sarah do after realizing her lunchbox was missing?
A
She started crying
B
She asked the teacher for help
C
She went home
D
She started looking for it
Explanation. Sarah started thinking and remembering her steps earlier when she realized her lunchbox was missing, indicating that she was looking for it.
E
She asked her friends for food
Question 5
What was Timmy doing when Sarah asked him about her lunchbox?
A
Swinging on the swings
B
Eating an apple
Explanation. The story clearly states that Timmy was eating an apple near the swings when Sarah approached him.
C
Playing football
D
Reading a book
E
Eating lunch
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