Carl is on the Case

This play is divided into two scenes because —

• a character in Scene 1 is not present in Scene 2

• the setting changes between Scene 1 and Scene 2

• the conflict is presented in Scene 1 and resolved in Scene 2

• the dialogue begins in Scene 2

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.10

In paragraph 8, the word reluctantly means —

• playfully

• impatiently

• admiringly

• unwillingly

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What can the reader infer about Carl from this excerpt?

• A. Carl thinks that what Mike is saying isn’t important.

• B. Carl doesn’t believe that the traffic was bad.

• C. Carl envies Mike for being a Ranger Scout.

• D. Carl thinks that Mike has been rude to Mrs. Watson.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the props used in this play is needed for the resolution of the conflict?

• A book

• A set of keys

• The plate of cookies

• A detective hat

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Why is line 15 important to the plot of the play?

• It reveals the resolution to the problem in the play.

• It provides the climax in the plot of the play.

• It establishes a new setting in the play.

• It introduces a new conflict to the play.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Which of these helps Mike solve Mrs. Watson’s problem?

• The detail about the Ranger Scouts meeting

• The smell of her cookies

• Her keys on the table

• Agatha’s meowing

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which line from the play best supports the answer to how Mike solves Mrs. Watson's problem?

• MRS. WATSON: Oh, I’d be so grateful for your help. (Ushers Carl and Mike into the house.)

• CARL: Why don’t you and I retrace your steps?

• MRS. WATSON: It’s almost time for her supper.

• MIKE: My thoughts exactly, Carl!

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.4.5