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

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

he was unfithe couldn't swimhe had asthmahe got nervous easily

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

he was riding bikes down a hillit started getting betterit kept getting worsehe liked to run

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

a similea metaphora rhetorical questionalliteration

Question 5: What does the word _intimidate_ mean?

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

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

crushfloorpunishdirt

Quiz

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

he was too shyhe was too latehis asthma was playing uphe had misbehaved in class

Question 2: Which animal is the school mascot?

bearbeedogowl

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

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

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

scarednervousboredexcited

Question 5: What is a _mascot_?

a group of cheerleadersa symbol of a group to bring them luckthe opposition in a sports gamethe winning team

Question 6: What is a _waltz_?

a fashion paradea poema comedy routinea dance

Quiz

Question 1: How had the owl changed?

it had gone from pink to whiteit had gone from white to pinkit had new glassesits beak was missing

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

to make his parents proudso he could earn some moneyto miss classto win an award

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

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

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

disgustedsadsurprisedangry

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

imunantinon

Question 6: What does the word _distracted_ mean?

having your attention diverted to something elsesolving a mysterybeing focused on a projectbeing late for something important

Quiz

Question 1: Why does Romy suspect Klaude?

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

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 favoritesomeone who lives with herher son

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

it shows this story has endedit's for decorationthere is a word missingtime has passed

Question 5: What is a _motive_?

a person's reason for doing somethingthe punishment for a crimeclues 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 bandage somethingto twitch, usually from a fright or pain

Quiz

Question 1: What triggered Romy's asthma attack?

a sneezing fithis allergieschasing Bennetta soccer game

Question 2: Why did Bennett dye the owl?

he prefers pinkhe wanted to hurt Nurse Strongman's feelingsit was an accidenthe 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 conclusionthe introductionthe contentsthe bibliography

Question 5: What is a _prank_?

a crankan accusationa mysterya trick

Question 6: What is a _hunch_?

a conclusiona victima suspiciona mystery

Quiz

Question 1: What happened when Romy wet the owl?

it changed color againthe pink started to wash outthe wing fell offnothing unusual

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

he wants to solve the mysteryJavier also has asthmato steal the owlto make sure Romy is ok and to see the owl

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

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

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

happyworriedangryexcited

Question 5: What does the word _severe_ mean?

extremeusualmildscary

Question 6: What does it mean to _dye_ something?

harm itkill ituse a liquid to change its colorbreak it

Quiz

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

to talk to people before accusing themto look out for small detailsto use a magnifying glassto talk to the custodian

Question 2: Why was the water fountain clogged?

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

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

it was raining and he didn't want to walkhe hadn't seen her in a long timehe 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?

onomatopoeiaalliterationsimilemetaphor

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

leakingblockedclearcolored

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

unlikelikelyly

Tag(s):Adventure

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