Chap 7 pages 47,48,49 questions

What is Amy's plan to catch the fossil thief?

• To stand guard all night

• To use chemistry to identify the culprit

• To confront everyone in the morning

• To call the sheriff immediately

Why does Amy place ice cubes in front of the lab tent?

• To cool down the area

• To create a slippery surface

• To make the ground wet for tracking

• To keep the fossils cold

What does Amy use to detect the thief's footprints?

• Sand

• Plaster of Paris

• Paint

• Flour

What does the phrase "a silver sliver" refer to in the text?

• A piece of metal

• The moon

• A flashlight

• A knife

What is the main idea of the text?

• Amy and Matt are on a camping trip.

• Amy devises a plan to catch a thief using science.

• The fossils are missing, and everyone is worried.

• The sheriff is coming to investigate the theft.

How does Amy ensure the plaster will stick to the thief's shoes?

• By mixing it with glue

• By scattering it on the floor

• By painting it on the shoes

• By using a special adhesive

What does Matt initially think about Amy's plan?

• He thinks it's brilliant.

• He thinks it's crazy.

• He thinks it's unnecessary.

• He thinks it's too complicated.

What does Amy mean by "a good detective suspects everyone"?

• She doesn't trust anyone.

• She believes everyone is guilty.

• She keeps an open mind until she has evidence.

• She wants to accuse everyone.

What is the relationship between the ice cubes and the plaster of Paris in Amy's plan?

• The ice cubes are used to cool the plaster.

• The ice cubes make the plaster stick to shoes.

• The ice cubes are unrelated to the plaster.

• The ice cubes are used to harden the plaster.

What does the word "muffled" mean in the context of the text?

• Made louder

• Made quieter

• Made clearer

• Made faster