Comprehension Questions

Why did Lisa arrive early at school?

• To meet her friends

• To finish her project

• To talk to Mr. Carter

• To look for a secret note

What unusual thing did Lisa notice when she entered the library?

• A broken window

• A missing book

• A strong smell of something burning

• A hidden note on the desk

How did Mr. Carter react to the fire in the trash can?

• He ran out of the library

• He called for help immediately

• He used a fire extinguisher to put it out

• He asked Lisa to take care of it

What did Jake tell Lisa about the secret note?

• It was found in the science lab

• It had Lisa's name on it

• The principal wrote it

• It was written in another language

Why did Ms. Robinson give the students a worksheet with great care?

• Because she was testing their intelligence

• Because she knew there was a mystery in school

• Because she wanted them to focus

• Because it had important information about the fire

How did Lisa and Jake discuss the mystery at lunchtime?

• In loud voices so others could hear

• In low voices so no one else could hear

• By writing notes to each other

• They didn't talk about it at all

What words did Lisa overhear when Mr. Carter spoke to Ms. Robinson?

• "Danger" and "important discovery"

• "Lunch" and "project"

• "Fire" and "books"

• "Library" and "meeting"

How does Lisa feel about the events happening at school?

• Bored and uninterested

• Excited and curious

• Angry and frustrated

• Nervous and scared

Which collocation from the story describes how Lisa reacted after the fire was put out?

• "Sigh of relief"

• "Worried expression"

• "Quick action"

• "Loud laughter"

What do you think will happen next in the story?