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Have you ever read the novel called “Swindle” by Gordon Korman? Do you think you can pass this quiz? The book is focused on a mean collector named Swindle, who cons the main character, Griffin Bing, out of his most prized possession. It was an old Babe Ruth baseball card. Griffin had found it in the Rockford mansion. Take this quiz and see how much you know about the children’s novel, “Swindle. ”

Questions and Answers

1.

Who is Darren Vader?
- A.
  
  The bully who threatened to rat them out
- B.
  
  A friend
- C.
  
  An enemy
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
A. The bully who threatened to rat them out
2.

Who is Melissa?
- A.
  
  Main character's crush
- B.
  
  Babysitter
- C.
  
  Unsociable computer genius
- D.
  
  Girl next door
Correct Answer
C. Unsociable computer genius

Explanation
Melissa is described as an "unsociable computer genius." This suggests that she is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field of computers, but also lacks social skills or prefers to spend most of her time alone. This characterization implies that she may be introverted or have difficulty connecting with others on a personal level.

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3.

Who is Logan?
- A.
  
  The troublemaker
- B.
  
  The actor
- C.
  
  A classmate
- D.
  
  A friend
Correct Answer
B. The actor

Explanation
Logan is referred to as "the actor" because the question is asking for the identity of Logan, and among the given options, "the actor" is the most suitable description. This implies that Logan is known for being involved in acting or is recognized as an actor.

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4.

Who is Antonia?
- A.
  
  Classmate
- B.
  
  Friend
- C.
  
  The "born to climb" girl
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
C. The "born to climb" girl

Explanation
Antonia is referred to as "the born to climb" girl. This suggests that she has a natural talent or passion for climbing. The other options, such as classmate, friend, or not knowing who she is, do not provide any specific information about Antonia's identity or abilities. Therefore, the correct answer is "the born to climb" girl.

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5.

Who is Savannah?
- A.
  
  The new girl
- B.
  
  The weird cousin
- C.
  
  The clown
- D.
  
  The Dog whisperer
Correct Answer
D. The Dog whisperer

Explanation
Savannah is referred to as "The Dog whisperer" because she has a special ability to communicate and understand dogs. She is skilled at training and handling dogs, and is known for her ability to calm and connect with them.

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6.

What do the kids attempt to steal back?
- A.
  
  A lucky coin
- B.
  
  A team trophy
- C.
  
  Babe Ruth baseball card
- D.
  
  Basketball
Correct Answer
C. Babe Ruth baseball card

Explanation
The kids attempt to steal back a Babe Ruth baseball card.

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7.

Who betrays the group?
- A.
  
  Darren Vader
- B.
  
  Logan
- C.
  
  Melissa
- D.
  
  Antonia
Correct Answer
A. Darren Vader

Explanation
The given question asks about who betrays the group. Among the options provided, Darren Vader is the only name mentioned. Therefore, based on the information given, it can be inferred that Darren Vader is the one who betrays the group.

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8.

What does Savannah do?
- A.
  
  Sweet talks the dog
- B.
  
  Fools the dog
- C.
  
  Plays with the dog
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
A. Sweet talks the dog

Explanation
Savannah sweet talks the dog, which means she speaks to the dog in a soft and affectionate manner. This suggests that she uses gentle and kind words to communicate with the dog, possibly to show love and gain its trust or obedience.

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9.

What does Melissa do?
- A.
  
  Breaks into the safe
- B.
  
  Cuts the power
- C.
  
  Hacks the security systems
- D.
  
  Figures out the security code
Correct Answer
C. Hacks the security systems

Explanation
Melissa hacks the security systems by gaining unauthorized access to them. This implies that she bypasses or manipulates the security measures in place, such as firewalls, passwords, or encryption, to gain control or obtain sensitive information. By doing so, she potentially compromises the security of the system and gains unauthorized access to restricted areas or data.

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10.

What does Antonia do?
- A.
  
  Sneaks into the building
- B.
  
  Scales the skylight in Swindle's house
- C.
  
  Gets caught
- D.
  
  I don't know
Correct Answer
B. Scales the skylight in Swindle's house

Explanation
Antonia's action of scaling the skylight in Swindle's house indicates that she is engaging in a covert and unauthorized entry into the building. This suggests that she is sneaking into the building with the intention of gaining access to Swindle's house through the skylight. The fact that she scales the skylight implies that she is physically climbing up the structure to reach her desired destination. This behavior ultimately leads to her getting caught, as mentioned in one of the options.

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