Exploring Characters in Lemoncello's Library

Why does Kyle decide to trust Akimi with his plan to solve the final puzzle, even though it could risk their team's chances of winning?

• He believes Akimi is the smartest player and will solve it faster alone.

• He values teamwork and knows they have a better chance working together.

• He wants to impress Mr. Lemoncello by showing he can work independently.

• He is afraid of being blamed if the plan fails.

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After Charles tries to manipulate the other players, what does this reveal about his character and motivations?

• He is only interested in making friends.

• He wants to win at any cost, even if it means being dishonest.

• He is confused about the rules of the game.

• He is trying to help everyone escape together.

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How does the team's decision to share clues with each other impact their progress in escaping the library?

• It slows them down because they argue more.

• It helps them solve puzzles faster by combining their knowledge.

• It causes them to lose important clues.

• It makes them more competitive with each other.

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What can you infer about Mr. Lemoncello’s intentions for designing the library escape game based on the challenges he creates?

• He wants to embarrass the children.

• He wants to teach the value of teamwork and creative problem-solving.

• He wants to make the game impossible to win.

• He wants to show off his wealth.

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Which event best demonstrates the theme of friendship in chapters 39-44?

• Charles tries to trick the others into giving up.

• Kyle and his friends work together to solve the final clue.

• The team splits up to search for more clues.

• Akimi decides to leave the group.

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How does the author use the symbol of the library to represent something larger in the story?

• The library is just a setting with no deeper meaning.

• The library symbolizes the importance of knowledge and discovery.

• The library represents a place to hide from problems.

• The library is a symbol of Mr. Lemoncello’s wealth.

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Evaluate Charles’s decision to work alone rather than with a team. What is the likely outcome of this choice?

• He will solve the puzzles faster.

• He will miss out on important clues and likely fail.

• He will make more friends.

• He will be rewarded for his independence.

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Compare and contrast Kyle and Charles’s approaches to solving the library’s puzzles. What makes Kyle’s approach more effective?

• Kyle guesses randomly, while Charles follows the rules.

• Kyle works with others and shares ideas, while Charles tries to do everything alone.

• Both use the same strategy, but Kyle is luckier.

• Charles is more creative than Kyle.

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What evidence from chapters 39-44 supports the idea that teamwork is necessary to escape the library?

• The puzzles are too easy for one person to solve.

• The characters only succeed when they combine their clues and ideas.

• Mr. Lemoncello gives them the answers.

• The team members ignore each other.

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How does Akimi’s reaction to a difficult clue show her growth as a character?

• She gives up immediately.

• She blames others for the problem.

• She stays calm and works with her friends to find a solution.

• She ignores the clue and moves on.

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