Encyclopedia Brown

If Encyclopedia Brown did not live in Idaville, what would most likely happen?

• There would not be any crimes committed. 

• Some crimes would go unsolved.

• The town would not have a police chief. 

What was the main reason that Chief Brown was stumped by the crime? 

• The crook left very few clues. 

• There were lots of visitors. 

• Few people knew about the salamander. 

Why did the author write this story? 

• to explain how to become a real-life detective

• to entertain with a story about a boy that solves crimes

• to convince young people that they should become detectives

What did Encyclopedia Brown need before he could solve the crime? 

• the specific details about the crime

• a picture of the stolen salamander

• a list of questions to ask each employee

Encyclopedia Brown showed that he had solved the crime when he

• found the salamander at Mrs. Brown's house. 

• took his dad to the back room of the aquarium. 

• said that Sam was lying about his experience. 

When and where did the story take place? 

• in the morning at the aquarium

• during the night at Idaville's car wash

• in the evening at the Brown's house

What is an important lesson in this story? 

• It helps to pay careful attention to details. 

• It takes a lot of clues to solve a crime. 

• Children make better detectives than adults. 

The crime is on tape. 

• ballet performance

• act of breaking the law

• automobile accident

• party in someone's honor

What is the main role of Encyclopedia Brown in the stories?

• Detective

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Lawyer

Which of the following best describes Encyclopedia Brown's character?

• Brave and reckless

• Smart and observant

• Lazy and forgetful

• Angry and impatient