Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander Vocab

What is the meaning of the word 'slippery' as used in the title 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Smooth and difficult to hold

• Honest and straightforward

• Rough and abrasive

• Colorful and bright

Tags

CCSS.L.5.5C

Which of the following words is a synonym for 'salamander'?

• Lizard

• Frog

• Snake

• Turtle

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

In the context of the story, what does the word 'case' refer to?

• A container

• A legal matter

• A mystery to be solved

• A type of animal

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CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the correct sentence structure: 'Encyclopedia Brown solved the mystery quickly.'

• Subject-Verb-Object

• Object-Subject-Verb

• Verb-Subject-Object

• Subject-Object-Verb

What part of speech is the word 'and' in the title 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Conjunction

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.11-12.1B

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

Which word best describes Encyclopedia Brown's character in the story?

• Cunning

• Lazy

• Ignorant

• Careless

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Identify the main theme of 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'.

• Friendship

• Mystery-solving

• Adventure

• Romance

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

What is the primary setting of the story?

• A school

• A zoo

• A library

• A park

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

Which literary device is primarily used in the title 'Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Slippery Salamander'?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Personification

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

What is the role of Encyclopedia Brown in the story?

• A detective

• A teacher

• A student

• A zookeeper