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

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

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

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

he liked to runhe was riding bikes down a hillit started getting betterit kept getting worse

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

a rhetorical questiona metaphora similealliteration

Question 5: What does the word _intimidate_ mean?

to copy someoneto praise 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?

punishcrushdirtfloor

Quiz

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

his asthma was playing uphe was too shyhe was too latehe had misbehaved in class

Question 2: Which animal is the school mascot?

bearowlbeedog

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

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

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 gamethe winning teama symbol of a group to bring them luck

Question 6: What is a _waltz_?

a poema fashion paradea dancea comedy routine

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 win an awardso he could earn some moneyto miss class

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

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

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

disgustedsurprisedangrysad

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

unantiimnon

Question 6: What does the word _distracted_ mean?

being focused on a projecthaving your attention diverted to something elsesolving a mysterybeing late for something important

Quiz

Question 1: Why does Romy suspect Klaude?

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

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

he had a cuthe broke his armhe 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"?

her favoritesomeone who lives with herher sonthe one who looks after the mascot

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

it shows this story has endedtime has passedit's for decorationthere is a word missing

Question 5: What is a _motive_?

a person's reason for doing somethingthe punishment for a crimethe person that is suspected of doing something wrongclues left at the scene of the crime

Question 6: What does it mean to _flinch_?

to twitch, usually from a fright or painto bandage somethingto faintto sit down

Quiz

Question 1: What triggered Romy's asthma attack?

chasing Bennetta sneezing fithis allergiesa soccer game

Question 2: Why did Bennett dye the owl?

it was an accidenthe wanted to hurt Nurse Strongman's feelingshe prefers pinkhe was playing a prank

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

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

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

the introductionthe contentsthe conclusionthe bibliography

Question 5: What is a _prank_?

a mysterya tricka crankan accusation

Question 6: What is a _hunch_?

a conclusiona mysterya victima suspicion

Quiz

Question 1: What happened when Romy wet the owl?

the wing fell offthe pink started to wash outit changed color againnothing unusual

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

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

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

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

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

worriedhappyexcitedangry

Question 5: What does the word _severe_ mean?

usualscaryextrememild

Question 6: What does it mean to _dye_ something?

harm itbreak itkill ituse a liquid to change its color

Quiz

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

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

Question 2: Why was the water fountain clogged?

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

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

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

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

similemetaphoronomatopoeiaalliteration

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

clearcoloredleakingblocked

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

lyunlikelikely

Tag(s):Adventure

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