5th Grade Mystery Questions

1. Mysteries I might be letting my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you to ponder the mysteries of life. For example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents didn't want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a pond. Isn't that where turtles belong? And why is it that Little Bear's animal friends can all talk and behave like people, but his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark and fetch? Tell me that isn't a mystery! Dog lovers can be reassured by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on bathing suits to go swimming. I'm confused! Speaking of dogs, could Pluto ever be Goofy's pet? I don't get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind? And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so! Another thing that bothers me: What if Elmo isn't real? He can't be a mere puppet! He's got a better attitude than most people. I just keep wondering. I think we'll turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe we'll run into that mouse that dresses well but certainly doesn't speak as clearly as the average bear. ---- Which word is a synonym of "perplexing"?

Confusing

Humorous

Dangerous

Interesting

Perplexing has to do with confusing situations.

Explanation

Perplexing has to do with confusing situations.

2. Mysteries I might be letting my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you to ponder the mysteries of life. For example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents didn't want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a pond. Isn't that where turtles belong? And why is it that Little Bear's animal friends can all talk and behave like people, but his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark and fetch? Tell me that isn't a mystery! Dog lovers can be reassured by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on bathing suits to go swimming. I'm confused! Speaking of dogs, could Pluto ever be Goofy's pet? I don't get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind? And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so! Another thing that bothers me: What if Elmo isn't real? He can't be a mere puppet! He's got a better attitude than most people. I just keep wondering. I think we'll turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe we'll run into that mouse that dresses well but certainly doesn't speak as clearly as the average bear. ---- The author thinks it's "gross" when:

When Little Bear's friend has a dog

That Franklin's family don't want a frog as a pet

The little pigs putting a ham on the table for the picnic

That his son watches too much television

"And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham."
The author says that the ham eaten by the human-like pigs was gross.

Explanation

"And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham."
The author says that the ham eaten by the human-like pigs was gross.

3. The author is implying that: Watching television is better than playing outdoors.

True

False

The given answer is false because the author is not implying that watching television is better than playing outdoors. The author's implication is not mentioned or provided in the question, so it cannot be determined whether watching television is better or not. Therefore, the correct answer is false as it is not supported by the information given.

Explanation

The given answer is false because the author is not implying that watching television is better than playing outdoors. The author's implication is not mentioned or provided in the question, so it cannot be determined whether watching television is better or not. Therefore, the correct answer is false as it is not supported by the information given.

4. Mysteries I might be letting my young son watch too much television. I am certainly watching too many of his programs. They can really be perplexing as they force you to ponder the mysteries of life. For example, when Franklin (the turtle) wanted a pet, his parents didn't want it to be a frog. They felt that frogs belong in a pond. Isn't that where turtles belong? And why is it that Little Bear's animal friends can all talk and behave like people, but his friend Emily has a dog that can only bark and fetch? Tell me that isn't a mystery! Dog lovers can be reassured by Kipper and his friends. These dogs are very human. However, the only time they wear clothes is when they put on bathing suits to go swimming. I'm confused! Speaking of dogs, could Pluto ever be Goofy's pet? I don't get it! What did the great Mr. Disney have in mind? And this is gross! The other day we watched a very nice little pig setting up a picnic. One of the foods was a big ham. Could it have been a soy ham? Is there such a thing? I hope so! Another thing that bothers me: What if Elmo isn't real? He can't be a mere puppet! He's got a better attitude than most people. I just keep wondering. I think we'll turn off the TV and go out for a walk. Maybe we'll run into that mouse that dresses well but certainly doesn't speak as clearly as the average bear. ---- Which word is a synonym of "ponder"?

Think

Slap

Destroy

Throw

Ponder goes along with being in deep thought and thinking hard about something.

Explanation

Ponder goes along with being in deep thought and thinking hard about something.

5. According to the author, who has got a better attitude than most people?

Mr. Disney

Elmo

Emily

Goofy

Elmo has a better attitude than most people according to the author.

Explanation

Elmo has a better attitude than most people according to the author.

6. The author probably:

Wants to be more like Elmo

Thinks Elmo is annoying

Wishes that Elmo were a real live creature

Won’t let his son watch Elmo on TV

The author's wish for Elmo to be a real live creature suggests that they have a strong desire for Elmo to exist in reality rather than just being a fictional character. This could indicate that the author has a deep emotional connection to Elmo or finds him incredibly appealing. It is also possible that the author wishes for the positive qualities associated with Elmo, such as his innocence and kindness, to be present in the real world.

Explanation

The author's wish for Elmo to be a real live creature suggests that they have a strong desire for Elmo to exist in reality rather than just being a fictional character. This could indicate that the author has a deep emotional connection to Elmo or finds him incredibly appealing. It is also possible that the author wishes for the positive qualities associated with Elmo, such as his innocence and kindness, to be present in the real world.

7. The author has said that Franklin's parents wanted him to have a turtle. True of False?

True

False

Read the paragraph again, if you got it wrong.

Explanation

Read the paragraph again, if you got it wrong.