Mysteries & The Absent Author

What are two questions readers of mysteries should ask themselves when they start a new book?

• Who wrote this book? and Why do I have to read this?

• How many pages does it have? and Who do I think did the crime?

• What's the mystery here? and Who is the crime solver?

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Where was Wallis Wallace supposed to show up at early in the story, but he never made it?

• The Book Nook

• Dink's school

• The Diner

• Room 303

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How was Ruth Rose usually dressed?

• She always wore a a dress.

• She liked to wear different Halloween costumes.

• She was always messy and had dirty clothes.

• She liked to her outfit to be all the same color.

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Who are the main characters/crime solvers?

• George, Josh, Ruby

• Dink, Josh, Ruth Rose

• Dink and Ruth Rose

• Ruth Rose, Ron Roy, and Wallis Wallace

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What is the main problem in the story?

• Ruth Rose can't find her Uncle.

• Wallis Wallace was looking for his brother.

• Dink's favorite author was kidnapped.

• The Book Nook captured Dink's favorite author.

How do Dink, Ruth Rose, and Josh act like detectives?

• They wear costumes and funny detective's hats.

• They arrest the kidnapper.

• They ride around in a police car looking for suspects.

• They follow clues and think about possible suspects to solve a case.

Who are the suspects in this mystery?

• Ruth Rose, Mavis Green, Josh, and Mr. Linkletter

• Maureen Higgins, Mr. Paskey, Mavis Green, and Mr. Linkletter

• Livvy Nugent, Mr. Linkletter, and Dink's mom

• Ruth Rose's cat, Dink, and Ron Roy

When did they solve the mystery?

• When they go into room 302

• When they go to the Book Nook

• Before they ate lunch

• Right after they interviewed the taxi driver

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How did Ruth Rose figure out that Mavis Green was Wallis Wallace?

• She saw her driver's license.

• She overheard her talking to her brother.

• She recognized her picture from the books.

• She saw the WW on her scarf, and she knew she lived in a castle.

What is the name of Dink's best friend who plans to be an artist when they grow up?

• Mr. Paskey

• Ruth Rose

• Josh

• Livvy Nugent

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