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Mystery of the Pink Owl Flu (J.L. Anderson)

Mystery of the Pink Owl Flu (J.L. Anderson)

Something strange is happening, and it is up to some clever young detectives to solve the case! When a mysterious illness called the Pink Owl Flu starts spreading, the investigation begins with plenty of clues and suspects. This lighthearted mystery encourages critical thinking and logical reasoning in young readers. The story is packed with humor and suspense, making it hard to put down. It is an ideal pick for students who enjoy “whodunit” stories with a quirky twist.

Lexile: 760L

Quiz

Question 1: What happened when Romy got to the nurse's office?

she wouldn't let him inshe was not thereshe said "Good morning!"she told him to go to class

Question 2: Why did Romy find it difficult to breathe sometimes?

he got nervous easilyhe couldn't swimhe was unfithe had asthma

Question 3: What does it mean when it says "Romy's day went downhill..."?

it kept getting worseit started getting betterhe liked to runhe was riding bikes down a hill

Question 4: What is the phrase "horse play" an example of?

a metaphora similealliterationa rhetorical question

Question 5: What does the word _intimidate_ mean?

to praise someoneto copy someoneto fill someone else with fearto encourage someone

Question 6: "...their mother was about to ground them..." In this sentence, what does the word _ground_ mean?

punishdirtfloorcrush

Quiz

Question 1: Why couldn't Romy be the helper at the health fair?

he was too shyhe had misbehaved in classhis asthma was playing uphe was too late

Question 2: Which animal is the school mascot?

bearowldogbee

Question 3: What does it mean to "egg someone on"?

to throw an egg at themto encourage them to do somethingto start a food fightto call them names

Question 4: "The crowd wiggled at the mention of free giveaways." How are the kids feeling at this point?

scarednervousexcitedbored

Question 5: What is a _mascot_?

a group of cheerleadersthe opposition in a sports gamea symbol of a group to bring them luckthe winning team

Question 6: What is a _waltz_?

a comedy routinea poema fashion paradea dance

Quiz

Question 1: How had the owl changed?

it had gone from white to pinkits beak was missingit had gone from pink to whiteit had new glasses

Question 2: Why did Romy want to solve the mystery?

to make his parents proudto miss classto win an awardso he could earn some money

Question 3: What does the title of this chapter refer to?

Romy promising to solve the mysteryRomy promising not to horse around with his brother so muchRomy promising not to be late againRomy promising to do better in school

Question 4: How does Romy feel when he sees the pink owl?

saddisgustedangrysurprised

Question 5: Add a prefix to the word _popular_ to make a word opposite in meaning.

imnonunanti

Question 6: What does the word _distracted_ mean?

being focused on a projectbeing late for something importantsolving a mysteryhaving your attention diverted to something else

Quiz

Question 1: Why does Romy suspect Klaude?

because Klaude doesn't like Nurse Strongmanbecause his favorite color is pinkbecause he is meanbecause he likes to joke

Question 2: Why was Klaude at the Nurse's office?

he broke his armhe had a cuthe had a splinterhe had asthma

Question 3: "You're just jealous because you're not Nurse Strongman's pet." What does Klaude mean by "Nurse Strongman's pet"?

the one who looks after the mascother sonsomeone who lives with herher favorite

Question 4: What do the ***** mean in this chapter?

there is a word missingtime has passedit shows this story has endedit's for decoration

Question 5: What is a _motive_?

the punishment for a crimea person's reason for doing somethingclues left at the scene of the crimethe person that is suspected of doing something wrong

Question 6: What does it mean to _flinch_?

to faintto sit downto twitch, usually from a fright or painto bandage something

Quiz

Question 1: What triggered Romy's asthma attack?

a soccer gamehis allergieschasing Bennetta sneezing fit

Question 2: Why did Bennett dye the owl?

he was playing a prankhe wanted to hurt Nurse Strongman's feelingshe prefers pinkit was an accident

Question 3: Why was the stain on the wing gone?

it was washed out in the washing machinethe pink dye covered it upthe wing had been replacedit was covered by a red spot from the red shirt

Question 4: What name can be given to this chapter?

the contentsthe bibliographythe conclusionthe introduction

Question 5: What is a _prank_?

an accusationa mysterya cranka trick

Question 6: What is a _hunch_?

a mysterya conclusiona victima suspicion

Quiz

Question 1: What happened when Romy wet the owl?

the pink started to wash outit changed color againthe wing fell offnothing unusual

Question 2: Why does Javier go with Romy to the Nurse?

to make sure Romy is ok and to see the owlto steal the owlhe wants to solve the mysteryJavier also has asthma

Question 3: Why does Romy give Mr. Sleuth a thumbs up?

to show him he's solved the mysteryto let him know he needs to get Nurse Strongmanto let him know he needs an ambulanceto let him know that he's ok

Question 4: How is Mr. Sleuth feeling when he see Romy come in?

angryexcitedworriedhappy

Question 5: What does the word _severe_ mean?

usualscarymildextreme

Question 6: What does it mean to _dye_ something?

use a liquid to change its colorharm itbreak itkill it

Quiz

Question 1: What was Romy's mom's advice in solving the case?

to talk to people before accusing themto use a magnifying glassto talk to the custodianto look out for small details

Question 2: Why was the water fountain clogged?

there was food in the drainit had a sticker in the drainthe stuffed owl was in the drainthere was pink paint in the drain

Question 3: Why was Romy happy to see his Mom's car after school?

he wanted to talk to her about the casehe hadn't seen her in a long timeit was raining and he didn't want to walkhe was too tired to catch the bus

Question 4: "...it was as pink as a spring flower." What language tool is used in this phrase?

alliterationonomatopoeiasimilemetaphor

Question 5: Which of the following is another word for _clogged_?

coloredleakingblockedclear

Question 6: Which part of the word _unlikely_ is the prefix?

lyunlikelikely

Tag(s):Adventure

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