Mystery At Reed's Pond

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Read pages 64 to 71 from your Reading Adventure magazine and answer the following questions.

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1.

Ms. Cabrera's class are ___, ____ and _____.
- A.
  
  Adriana
- B.
  
  Mara
- C.
  
  Nicole
- D.
  
  Adrian
Correct Answer(s)
B. Mara
C. Nicole
D. Adrian

Explanation
The given answer correctly lists the names of three students in Ms. Cabrera's class: Mara, Nicole, and Adrian.

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2.

The name of the place they go to the science class is called _____ pond.

Correct Answer(s)
Reed's

Explanation
The name of the place they go to the science class is called Reed's pond.

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3.

What is the name of the first turtle they saw at the pond?
- A.
  
  Red Dot
- B.
  
  Billy
- C.
  
  Brownie
Correct Answer
C. Brownie

Explanation
The correct answer is Brownie. This implies that the first turtle they saw at the pond was named Brownie.

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4.

The new turtle they saw was different from Brownie.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement confirms that the new turtle they saw was indeed different from Brownie. Therefore, the answer is true.

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5.

What happened to the nest they saw the week before?
- A.
  
  The nest still there
- B.
  
  There were only 2 eggs
- C.
  
  The branch was broken and the can't find the nest
- D.
  
  There were baby birds in the nest
Correct Answer
C. The branch was broken and the can't find the nest

Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the branch where the nest was located was broken, causing the nest to fall or become inaccessible. As a result, the person who saw the nest cannot find it anymore.

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6.

The first clue they found was a bag with some _____ in it.

Correct Answer
lettuce

Explanation
The clue they found was a bag containing lettuce.

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7.

To continue investigating, they decided to meet next Sunday.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement suggests that they have already made a decision to meet next Sunday. The correct answer is False because the statement implies that the decision has already been made, so there is no need to continue investigating.

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8.

When they were hiding in the bushes they saw
- A.
  
  A teenaged girl wearing a blue backpack
- B.
  
  A boy with a red backpack
- C.
  
  A girl with a red backpack
- D.
  
  A teenaged boy with a blue backpack
Correct Answer
D. A teenaged boy with a blue backpack

Explanation
The correct answer is a teenaged boy with a blue backpack. This can be inferred from the given information that they saw a boy with a red backpack, a girl with a red backpack, and a teenaged girl wearing a blue backpack. Since all the other options have been mentioned except for a teenaged boy with a blue backpack, it can be concluded that this is the correct answer.

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9.

The boy took out of his backpack a ________.

Correct Answer
turtle

Explanation
The correct answer is "turtle" because it is the object that the boy took out of his backpack.

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10.

When they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The given statement states that when they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them. However, the correct answer is false. This means that the boy did not return to talk to them when they called out to him.

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11.

What was the name of the red dot turtle?
- A.
  
  Red turtle
- B.
  
  Red-eared slider
- C.
  
  Red-eared turtle
- D.
  
  Green - eared slider
Correct Answer
B. Red-eared slider

Explanation
The correct answer is "red-eared slider." The red-eared slider is a type of turtle known for its distinctive red markings on the sides of its head. It is commonly kept as a pet and is native to the southern United States. The other options listed, such as "red turtle," "red-eared turtle," and "green-eared slider," do not accurately describe the specific species being referred to in the question.

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12.

The habitat of this turtle was ____ of the Rocky Mountains.

Correct Answer
east

Explanation
The correct answer is "east" because the sentence is stating that the habitat of the turtle was located in a specific direction, and in this case, it was to the east of the Rocky Mountains.

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13.

A sanctuary is a place where they keep turtles safe, until someone
- A.
  
  Buy them
- B.
  
  Sell them
- C.
  
  Adopt them
Correct Answer
C. Adopt them

Explanation
A sanctuary is a place where turtles are kept safe until someone adopts them. This means that individuals who are interested in having a turtle as a pet can come to the sanctuary and provide a loving home for the turtles. The sanctuary ensures that the turtles are well-cared for and protected until they find a suitable adoptive family.

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14.

Brownie is a West pond turtle?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "Brownie is a West pond turtle" is true because it directly states that Brownie belongs to the species of West pond turtles.

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15.

Red-eared sliders can...
- A.
  
  Live in the pond with other smaller turtles
- B.
  
  Can smash nests and crushed eggs.
- C.
  
  Take care of the eggs in the nest
Correct Answer
B. Can smash nests and crushed eggs.

Explanation
Red-eared sliders have been known to exhibit aggressive behavior towards other turtles, including smashing nests and crushing eggs. This behavior is believed to be a way for them to assert dominance and secure resources in their habitat. It is important to note that this behavior is not exhibited by all red-eared sliders, but it is a known characteristic of some individuals.

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Mystery At Reed's Pond

Ms. Cabrera's class are ___, ____ and _____.

The name of the place they go to the science class is called _____ pond.

What is the name of the first turtle they saw at the pond?

The new turtle they saw was different from Brownie.

What happened to the nest they saw the week before?

The first clue they found was a bag with some _____ in it.

To continue investigating, they decided to meet next Sunday.

When they were hiding in the bushes they saw

The boy took out of his backpack a ________.

When they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them.

What was the name of the red dot turtle?

The habitat of this turtle was ____ of the Rocky Mountains.

A sanctuary is a place where they keep turtles safe, until someone

Brownie is a West pond turtle?

Red-eared sliders can...

Ms. Cabrera's class are _, and ___.