Mystery At Reed's Pond

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1. The new turtle they saw was different from Brownie. 

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The statement confirms that the new turtle they saw was indeed different from Brownie. Therefore, the answer is true.

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Mystery At Reeds Pond - Quiz

Read pages 64 to 71 from your Reading Adventure magazine and answer the following questions.

2. Brownie is a West pond turtle?

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The statement "Brownie is a West pond turtle" is true because it directly states that Brownie belongs to the species of West pond turtles.

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3. A sanctuary is a place where they keep turtles safe, until someone 

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A sanctuary is a place where turtles are kept safe until someone adopts them. This means that individuals who are interested in having a turtle as a pet can come to the sanctuary and provide a loving home for the turtles. The sanctuary ensures that the turtles are well-cared for and protected until they find a suitable adoptive family.

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4. Ms. Cabrera's class are ___, ____ and _____.

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The given answer correctly lists the names of three students in Ms. Cabrera's class: Mara, Nicole, and Adrian.

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5. What is the name of the first turtle they saw at the pond?

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The correct answer is Brownie. This implies that the first turtle they saw at the pond was named Brownie.

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6. When they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them. 

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The given statement states that when they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them. However, the correct answer is false. This means that the boy did not return to talk to them when they called out to him.

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7. To continue investigating, they decided to meet next Sunday. 

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The statement suggests that they have already made a decision to meet next Sunday. The correct answer is False because the statement implies that the decision has already been made, so there is no need to continue investigating.

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8. When they were hiding in the bushes they saw 

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The correct answer is a teenaged boy with a blue backpack. This can be inferred from the given information that they saw a boy with a red backpack, a girl with a red backpack, and a teenaged girl wearing a blue backpack. Since all the other options have been mentioned except for a teenaged boy with a blue backpack, it can be concluded that this is the correct answer.

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9. What happened to the nest they saw the week before?

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The correct answer suggests that the branch where the nest was located was broken, causing the nest to fall or become inaccessible. As a result, the person who saw the nest cannot find it anymore.

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10. The boy took out of his backpack a  ________. 

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The correct answer is "turtle" because it is the object that the boy took out of his backpack.

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11. The first clue they found was a bag with some _____ in it. 

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The clue they found was a bag containing lettuce.

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12. The habitat of this turtle was  ____ of the Rocky Mountains.

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The correct answer is "east" because the sentence is stating that the habitat of the turtle was located in a specific direction, and in this case, it was to the east of the Rocky Mountains.

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13. Red-eared sliders can...

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Red-eared sliders have been known to exhibit aggressive behavior towards other turtles, including smashing nests and crushing eggs. This behavior is believed to be a way for them to assert dominance and secure resources in their habitat. It is important to note that this behavior is not exhibited by all red-eared sliders, but it is a known characteristic of some individuals.

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14. What was the name of the red dot turtle?

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The correct answer is "red-eared slider." The red-eared slider is a type of turtle known for its distinctive red markings on the sides of its head. It is commonly kept as a pet and is native to the southern United States. The other options listed, such as "red turtle," "red-eared turtle," and "green-eared slider," do not accurately describe the specific species being referred to in the question.

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15. The name of the place they go to the science class is called _____ pond.

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The name of the place they go to the science class is called Reed's pond.

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The new turtle they saw was different from Brownie. 
Brownie is a West pond turtle?
A sanctuary is a place where they keep turtles safe, until...
Ms. Cabrera's class are ___, ____ and _____.
What is the name of the first turtle they saw at the pond?
When they called out to the boy, he returned to talk to them. 
To continue investigating, they decided to meet next Sunday. 
When they were hiding in the bushes they saw 
What happened to the nest they saw the week before?
The boy took out of his backpack a  ________. 
The first clue they found was a bag with some _____ in it. 
The habitat of this turtle was  ____ of the Rocky Mountains.
Red-eared sliders can...
What was the name of the red dot turtle?
The name of the place they go to the science class is called _____...
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