Holiday Escape Gr 8: Historic Christmas Artifact Stolen

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A pineville mysteryRead the newspaper article and answer the questions to advance to the next stage.

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The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.

Question 1/4

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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?

Question 2/4

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.

Pineville is reeling after the disappearance of a treasured Christmas artifact from the town’s historic museum.

The police have apprehended two suspects, but the prized ornament and one suspect remain missing.

Which statement represents the controlling idea in the report?

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"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.

"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.

Which statement best supports the controlling idea?

Question 4/4

Compare & Contrast

Cause & Effect

Chronological

This author uses 2 organizational structures. They are classification, based on a subtopic, and ________ to explain the seriousness of the crime.

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In paragraphs 4 through 6, how is the information organized to help develop the thesis?

By classifying the witness statements and challenges faced by the police.

By explaining how the criminals were able to exit the museum unseen.

By comparing the various ways artifacts are stolen and sold on the black market.

By giving a chronological account of the crime and capture of the suspects.

Question 1/4

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 show the artifact was elaborate

To suggest that the artifact was easy to sell

To demonstrate the artifact was old

To highlight that the artifact was cherished

Question 2/4

What inference can the reader make based on the information in paragraph 4?

The diner employee takes his break every night at 2am.

The man seen outside the museum worked the night-shift.

The man seen outside the museum was the lookout.

The night-shift worker was an accomplice to the theft.

Question 3/4

What is the most likely reason the author uses a chronological structure in paragraphs 1-2?

It sequences the capture of the two suspects based on witness accounts.

It establishes the timeline by mentioning when and how the crime was discovered.

It explains the how the evidence was collected and examine in the case.

It describes exactly how the theives were able to get in and out of the museum.

Question 4/4

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Paragraph 3 was most likely included to --

make the police chief famous

highlight their experience

gain the public's confidence

Question 1/4

show how rare the crime is

Which person's statements from the report are considered secondary?

Dr. Victor Langley

Clara Halloway

Elaine Peters

Question 2/4

Jacob Thornton

The quotation in paragraph 6 was most likely included to -

highlight private art collections

emphasize the sense of urgency

bring focus to anyone wanting to buy art

Question 3/4

prioritize who should be on the case

Which is the BEST summary of the report?

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.

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.

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Look at the graph in the report. What is the most likely reason the author included it in the report?

To demonstrate the increase in art thefts

To show how popular art is becoming

To emphasize the importance of historic art

To highlight the increase in art's value

Question 1/4

What is the BEST paraphrase of paragraph 6?

According to Dr. Langley, the thieves will add the artifact to their private collections.

The expert stated the artifact could easily get lost if not recovered within hours.

The expert stressed that recovering stolen artifacts is hardest after the first 48 hours.

Dr. Langley pointed out that people like to collect art that has recently been stolen.

Question 2/4

The author's use of language in paragraph 2 best contributes to the tone of the article by -

highlighting the fame of the historic holiday artifact

showing that the town has a lot of holiday spirit

emphasizing the sense of pride in owning something historic

stressing the importance of the ornament to the town

Question 3/4

Read the dictionary entry. Which definition of substantial best matches the way the word is used in paragraph 2?

Definition 4

Definition 3

Definition 2

Definition 1

Question 4/4

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Merry Christmas!

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