Holiday Escape
A pineville mysteryRead the newspaper article and answer the questions to advance to the next stage.
start
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report. Which words from the sentence best help the reader determine the meaning of the word apprehended?
The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.
but/missing
have/suspects
two/prized
Question 2/4
Which statement represents the controlling idea in the report?
Pineville is reeling after the disappearance of a treasured Christmas artifact from the town’s historic museum.
The artifact, a 19th-century handcrafted ornament known as "The Star of Noel," was stolen late last night, leaving the community shaken just days before the annual Christmas parade.
The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.
Question 3/4
Which statement best supports the controlling idea?
"The Star of Noel is irreplaceable," Ms. Halloway stated. ""It's not just a piece of history; it’s a substantial part of Pineville's heritage and holiday spirit. This is a devastating loss for our town."
The suspects, whose identities have not been released, were reportedly seen near the museum around the time of the theft.
"I saw two people running from the museum, but it was dark, and they were wearing hoodies. I couldn’t make out any faces," Peters recalled.
Question 4/4
This author uses 2 organizational structures. They are classification, based on a subtopic, and ________ to explain the seriousness of the crime.
Compare & Contrast
Cause & Effect
Chronological
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!You get coal.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
In paragraphs 4 through 6, how is the information organized to help develop the thesis?
By giving a chronological account of the crime and capture of the suspects.
By comparing the various ways artifacts are stolen and sold on the black market.
By explaining how the criminals were able to exit the museum unseen.
By classifying the witness statements and challenges faced by the police.
Question 2/4
Read the caption under the photograph of the star from the selection. What is the most likely reason this caption was included in the selection?
To highlight that the artifact was cherished
To demonstrate the artifact was old
To suggest that the artifact was easy to sell
To show the artifact was elaborate
Question 3/4
What inference can the reader make based on the information in paragraph 4?
The night-shift worker was an accomplice to the theft.
The man seen outside the museum was the lookout.
The man seen outside the museum worked the night-shift.
The diner employee takes his break every night at 2am.
Question 4/4
What is the most likely reason the author uses a chronological structure in paragraphs 1-2?
It describes exactly how the theives were able to get in and out of the museum.
It explains the how the evidence was collected and examine in the case.
It establishes the timeline by mentioning when and how the crime was discovered.
It sequences the capture of the two suspects based on witness accounts.
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Wrong!
Bad kidslist
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Paragraph 3 was most likely included to --
make the police chief famous
gain the public's confidence
highlight their experience
show how rare the crime is
Question 2/4
Which person's statements from the report are considered secondary?
Dr. Victor Langley
Elaine Peters
Clara Halloway
Jacob Thornton
Question 3/4
The quotation in paragraph 6 was most likely included to -
bring focus to anyone wanting to buy art
highlight private art collections
emphasize the sense of urgency
prioritize who should be on the case
Question 4/4
Which is the BEST summary of the report?
In Pineville, a cherished 19th-century Christmas artifact known as "The Star of Noel" was stolen from the town’s museum just days before the holiday parade. Two suspects have been taken into custody, and witnesses reported suspicious activity near the museum on the night of the theft. Police are actively investigating, with experts warning that the first 48 hours are critical for recovering the stolen ornament. The community remains hopeful for its safe return before Christmas.
Last night, the Pineville police department was called when “The Star of Noel” was stolen from the town’s museum. Police have recruited experts to assist with the investigation based on witness accounts. It is believed that the artifact may have already been sold. Two suspects have already been brought in for questioning. While the investigation may take longer than expected, they are hopeful they will find the star in time for the holiday parade.
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!You lose gifts.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Look at the graph in the report. What is the most likely reason the author included it in the report?
To highlight the increase in art's value
To show how popular art is becoming
To emphasize the importance of historic art
To demonstrate the increase in art thefts
Question 2/4
What is the BEST paraphrase of paragraph 6?
The expert stated the artifact could easily get lost if not recovered within hours.
Dr. Langley pointed out that people like to collect art that has recently been stolen.
According to Dr. Langley, the thieves will add the artifact to their private collections.
The expert stressed that recovering stolen artifacts is hardest after the first 48 hours.
Question 3/4
The author's use of language in paragraph 2 best contributes to the tone of the article by -
showing that the town has a lot of holiday spirit
stressing the importance of the ornament to the town
emphasizing the sense of pride in owning something historic
highlighting the fame of the historic holiday artifact
Question 4/4
Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of substantial best matches the way the word is used in paragraph 2?
Definition 1
Definition 3
Definition 4
Definition 2
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!Smokey chimney.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Decorate
Merry Christmas!
Do you want to leave without decorating your Christmas tree?
exit
back
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Transcript
Holiday Escape
A pineville mysteryRead the newspaper article and answer the questions to advance to the next stage.
start
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Read this sentence from paragraph 1 of the report. Which words from the sentence best help the reader determine the meaning of the word apprehended?
The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.
but/missing
have/suspects
two/prized
Question 2/4
Which statement represents the controlling idea in the report?
Pineville is reeling after the disappearance of a treasured Christmas artifact from the town’s historic museum.
The artifact, a 19th-century handcrafted ornament known as "The Star of Noel," was stolen late last night, leaving the community shaken just days before the annual Christmas parade.
The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.
Question 3/4
Which statement best supports the controlling idea?
"The Star of Noel is irreplaceable," Ms. Halloway stated. ""It's not just a piece of history; it’s a substantial part of Pineville's heritage and holiday spirit. This is a devastating loss for our town."
The suspects, whose identities have not been released, were reportedly seen near the museum around the time of the theft.
"I saw two people running from the museum, but it was dark, and they were wearing hoodies. I couldn’t make out any faces," Peters recalled.
Question 4/4
This author uses 2 organizational structures. They are classification, based on a subtopic, and ________ to explain the seriousness of the crime.
Compare & Contrast
Cause & Effect
Chronological
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!You get coal.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
In paragraphs 4 through 6, how is the information organized to help develop the thesis?
By giving a chronological account of the crime and capture of the suspects.
By comparing the various ways artifacts are stolen and sold on the black market.
By explaining how the criminals were able to exit the museum unseen.
By classifying the witness statements and challenges faced by the police.
Question 2/4
Read the caption under the photograph of the star from the selection. What is the most likely reason this caption was included in the selection?
To highlight that the artifact was cherished
To demonstrate the artifact was old
To suggest that the artifact was easy to sell
To show the artifact was elaborate
Question 3/4
What inference can the reader make based on the information in paragraph 4?
The night-shift worker was an accomplice to the theft.
The man seen outside the museum was the lookout.
The man seen outside the museum worked the night-shift.
The diner employee takes his break every night at 2am.
Question 4/4
What is the most likely reason the author uses a chronological structure in paragraphs 1-2?
It describes exactly how the theives were able to get in and out of the museum.
It explains the how the evidence was collected and examine in the case.
It establishes the timeline by mentioning when and how the crime was discovered.
It sequences the capture of the two suspects based on witness accounts.
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Wrong!
Bad kidslist
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Paragraph 3 was most likely included to --
make the police chief famous
gain the public's confidence
highlight their experience
show how rare the crime is
Question 2/4
Which person's statements from the report are considered secondary?
Dr. Victor Langley
Elaine Peters
Clara Halloway
Jacob Thornton
Question 3/4
The quotation in paragraph 6 was most likely included to -
bring focus to anyone wanting to buy art
highlight private art collections
emphasize the sense of urgency
prioritize who should be on the case
Question 4/4
Which is the BEST summary of the report?
In Pineville, a cherished 19th-century Christmas artifact known as "The Star of Noel" was stolen from the town’s museum just days before the holiday parade. Two suspects have been taken into custody, and witnesses reported suspicious activity near the museum on the night of the theft. Police are actively investigating, with experts warning that the first 48 hours are critical for recovering the stolen ornament. The community remains hopeful for its safe return before Christmas.
Last night, the Pineville police department was called when “The Star of Noel” was stolen from the town’s museum. Police have recruited experts to assist with the investigation based on witness accounts. It is believed that the artifact may have already been sold. Two suspects have already been brought in for questioning. While the investigation may take longer than expected, they are hopeful they will find the star in time for the holiday parade.
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!You lose gifts.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Final gift
Question 1/4
Look at the graph in the report. What is the most likely reason the author included it in the report?
To highlight the increase in art's value
To show how popular art is becoming
To emphasize the importance of historic art
To demonstrate the increase in art thefts
Question 2/4
What is the BEST paraphrase of paragraph 6?
The expert stated the artifact could easily get lost if not recovered within hours.
Dr. Langley pointed out that people like to collect art that has recently been stolen.
According to Dr. Langley, the thieves will add the artifact to their private collections.
The expert stressed that recovering stolen artifacts is hardest after the first 48 hours.
Question 3/4
The author's use of language in paragraph 2 best contributes to the tone of the article by -
showing that the town has a lot of holiday spirit
stressing the importance of the ornament to the town
emphasizing the sense of pride in owning something historic
highlighting the fame of the historic holiday artifact
Question 4/4
Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of substantial best matches the way the word is used in paragraph 2?
Definition 1
Definition 3
Definition 4
Definition 2
Gifts to decorate!
continue
Incorrect!Smokey chimney.
back
Missions
4.Bows
1.Baubles
2.Stars
3.Lights
Decorate
Merry Christmas!
Do you want to leave without decorating your Christmas tree?
exit
back