Boxcar Children - Mystery Of The Hidden Picture
In their hunt for their grandma`s necklace that has been missing for years our favorite siblings discover a mysterious picture that sets off a chain of events. Below is a 20-question quiz on the boxcar children the mystery of the hidden picture. Give it a try and refresh your memory of the book.
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What were the Alden children planning at the beginning of the story?
- A.
To find the missing necklace
- B.
To have a surprise birthday party for grandfather
- C.
To go on vacation to Aunt Jane's
- D.
Go to the store to buy bread
Correct Answer
B. To have a surprise birthday party for grandfatherExplanation
The Alden children were planning to have a surprise birthday party for their grandfather at the beginning of the story. This is evident from the fact that they were discussing how to keep the party a secret and make it a special surprise for him.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How did the children end up finding the painting?
- A.
It was hanging on the wall
- B.
It was in the boxcar
- C.
Aunt Jane brought showed it to them
- D.
It was in the attic with the dress up clothes
Correct Answer
D. It was in the attic with the dress up clothesExplanation
The children ended up finding the painting in the attic with the dress up clothes.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Why was the painting hidden?
- A.
Grandfather didn't like it
- B.
Grandfather put it away when the necklace was stolen
- C.
Grandmother didn't like it
- D.
Grandmother dies, and it made grandfather sad
Correct Answer
B. Grandfather put it away when the necklace was stolenExplanation
The painting was hidden because Grandfather put it away when the necklace was stolen. This suggests that Grandfather wanted to keep the painting safe and secure, possibly to protect it from potential theft or damage.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was the first person the children questioned about the necklace?
- A.
Mr. Mason
- B.
Aunt Jane
- C.
Mrs. Harkins
- D.
The Police
Correct Answer
C. Mrs. HarkinsExplanation
Mrs. Harkins is the correct answer because she is the only person mentioned in the options who could potentially have knowledge about the necklace. Mr. Mason, Aunt Jane, and the Police may not have been present or involved in the situation, making them unlikely choices for the first person the children would question. Therefore, Mrs. Harkins is the most plausible option.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why do the children keep their investigation a secret from grandfather?
- A.
Grandfather dislikes mysteries.
- B.
Grandfather wouldn't approve.
- C.
Grandfather might be disappointed if they didn't find the necklace.
- D.
Grandfather was too busy to worry about the children.
Correct Answer
C. Grandfather might be disappointed if they didn't find the necklace.Explanation
The children keep their investigation a secret from grandfather because they are afraid that he might be disappointed if they don't find the necklace. They don't want to let him down or upset him, so they choose to keep it a secret to avoid any potential disappointment.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Why do the children go to visit Aunt Jane?
- A.
They miss her.
- B.
They wanted her help to solve the mystery.
- C.
They wanted to get away from Grandfather because he was grumpy.
- D.
They wanted to question someone in her town about the mystery.
Correct Answer
D. They wanted to question someone in her town about the mystery.Explanation
The correct answer is "They wanted to question someone in her town about the mystery." This can be inferred from the fact that the children wanted Aunt Jane's help to solve the mystery, indicating that they needed to gather information from someone in her town.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What happens to the drawing that Violet leaves with Mr. Mason?
- A.
Mr. Mason threw it away.
- B.
The cleaning crew moved it.
- C.
Mr. Mason used it for an exhibit
- D.
We never find out.
Correct Answer
A. Mr. Mason threw it away.Explanation
The correct answer is "Mr. Mason threw it away." This means that Mr. Mason discarded the drawing that Violet left with him.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The children suspect someone is following them in the car. Who is it?
- A.
Aunt Jane
- B.
Mrs. Harkins
- C.
Mr. Mason
- D.
Grandfather
Correct Answer
C. Mr. MasonExplanation
The correct answer is Mr. Mason because he is the only option given that is not a family member. Since the question states that the children suspect someone is following them in the car, it is likely that the person following them would be someone outside of their immediate family. Therefore, Mr. Mason, who is not a relative, is the most likely suspect.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Why does Mrs. Newton's daughter try to interupt during the children's visit?
- A.
Mrs. Newton's daughter didn't want her mother to tell the truth
- B.
Mrs. Newton's daughter wanted her mother to tell the truth
- C.
Mrs. Newton needed to rest
- D.
Mrs. Newton's daughter needed to leave and wanted to say goodbye to her mother.
Correct Answer
B. Mrs. Newton's daughter wanted her mother to tell the truthExplanation
Mrs. Newton's daughter tries to interrupt during the children's visit because she wants her mother to tell the truth. This suggests that there is some information or secret that Mrs. Newton's daughter believes her mother should reveal, and she is eager for her mother to do so.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How did the Alden children find Laura Garrison's phone number?
- A.
She gave it to them when she phoned earlier.
- B.
They called everyone with the same last name from local towns.
- C.
They asked Aunt Jane to find it.
- D.
They called Mr. Mason and asked for her number.
Correct Answer
B. They called everyone with the same last name from local towns.Explanation
The Alden children found Laura Garrison's phone number by calling everyone with the same last name from local towns.Rate this question:
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- 11.
When Laura Garrison phoned the children, she told them to stay away form her mother and give up on finding the necklace.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that Laura Garrison told the children to stay away from her mother and give up on finding the necklace. However, the correct answer is False because the statement contradicts what Laura Garrison actually said to the children. The correct explanation would be that Laura Garrison did not tell the children to stay away from her mother or give up on finding the necklace.Rate this question:
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- 12.
After Laura Garrison didn't show up at the house, the children decide that they should give up on solving this mystery.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement contradicts the fact that Laura Garrison didn't show up at the house. Therefore, the children should not give up on solving the mystery as they still have a chance to find out what happened to Laura.Rate this question:
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- 13.
When the children awoke to a strange noise in the house, they suspect it was a prowler in the house. Give some details that they said proved that someone had been in the house.
- 14.
When the children meet up with Laura at the ice cream shop, she refuses to talk to them and sends them home.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Laura refuses to talk to the children and sends them home when they meet up at the ice cream shop. This implies that the statement is true, as it states a fact that Laura does not engage in conversation with the children and dismisses them.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Who shows up at the Alden's with the necklace?
- A.
The children and Aunt Jane
- B.
Mrs. Barstow and Laura
- C.
Mrs. Newton and Mr. Mason
- D.
Mrs. Newton and Laura
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C. Mrs. Newton and Mr. MasonExplanation
Mrs. Newton and Mr. Mason show up at the Alden's with the necklace.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Mrs. Newton feels really bad for keeping the necklace from the rightful owner for all of these years.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Mrs. Newton has been in possession of a necklace that rightfully belongs to someone else for a long time. The word "bad" indicates that she feels guilty or remorseful about this action. Therefore, the correct answer is true, as it implies that Mrs. Newton acknowledges her wrongdoing and regrets her decision to keep the necklace.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Who had stolen the necklace form Grandfather's house?
- A.
Mr. Mason
- B.
Mrs. Newton's son
- C.
Mrs. Newton's daughter
- D.
Aunt Jane
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B. Mrs. Newton's sonExplanation
The correct answer is Mrs. Newton's son. This can be inferred from the question that someone stole the necklace from Grandfather's house, and out of the given options, Mrs. Newton's son is the most likely culprit.Rate this question:
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- 18.
When Grandfather learns what the children have been up to, he is absolutely furious with them.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement suggests that Grandfather is furious with the children when he learns about their activities. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that Grandfather is not furious with them. The explanation for this could be that Grandfather may have a different reaction to their actions, such as being understanding, disappointed, or even amused. Without further context, it is not possible to determine the exact reason for Grandfather's reaction, but it is clear that he is not furious based on the given answer.Rate this question:
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- 19.
When Mrs. Newton returns the necklace - Grandfather has her sone arrested for theft.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because it states that Mrs. Newton returns the necklace, but then mentions that Grandfather has her son arrested for theft. This implies that Mrs. Newton's son stole the necklace, which contradicts the fact that she returned it. Therefore, the statement cannot be true.Rate this question:
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- 20.
When Mrs. Newton returned the necklace, grandfather gave it to _________________.
Correct Answer
JessieExplanation
Based on the information given in the question, when Mrs. Newton returned the necklace, grandfather gave it to Jessie.Rate this question:
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When Mrs. Newton returned the necklace, grandfather gave it to _________________.
Correct Answer
JessieExplanation
Based on the information given in the question, when Mrs. Newton returned the necklace, it was given to Jessie by the grandfather.Rate this question:
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