Instructions
Read the story carefully. Once you are finished, answer the questions that follow. Try to use details from the story in your answers!
The Mystery of the Missing Lunchbox
Leo packed his favorite lunch: a peanut butter sandwich, an apple, and a chocolate chip cookie. He placed his bright blue lunchbox in his cubby at school, right next to his friend Sam's green one. He couldn't wait for lunchtime.
When the lunch bell finally rang, Leo raced to his cubby. He reached inside, but his fingers found only empty space. His blue lunchbox was gone! He felt a lump in his throat. Sam came over and asked, "What's wrong?"
"My lunchbox is missing!" Leo wailed.
Together, they decided to be detectives. Their first clue was a trail of tiny crumbs leading away from the cubbies. The crumbs led them past the library and toward the art room. Outside the art room door, they found another clue: a small smear of red paint on the floor, the same color they used for painting volcanoes yesterday.
"Wait a minute," Sam said. "I remember Mia was finishing her volcano painting this morning. And she loves peanut butter."
They found Mia in the art room, sitting at a table. In front of her was Leo's blue lunchbox, wide open. "I'm so sorry, Leo!" she said. "I forgot my lunch today and I was so hungry. I thought this was Sam's lunchbox because it was next to his, and he always shares with me." She looked very embarrassed. Leo was glad to find his lunch, and because Mia was honest, he decided to share his cookie with her anyway.
Questions
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What three things did Leo pack in his lunchbox?
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Where did the trail of crumbs lead Leo and Sam?
- A) To the playground
- B) Toward the art room
- C) To the principal's office
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Fill in the blank:
The second clue the detectives found was a smear of _______ paint.
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True or False: Mia took the lunchbox because she wanted to be mean.
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Why did Mia think the lunchbox belonged to Sam?
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What did Leo do at the end of the story that showed he was a kind person?
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Answer Key
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What three things did Leo pack in his lunchbox?
A peanut butter sandwich, an apple, and a chocolate chip cookie.
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Where did the trail of crumbs lead Leo and Sam?
B) Toward the art room
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Fill in the blank:
The second clue the detectives found was a smear of red paint.
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True or False: Mia took the lunchbox because she wanted to be mean.
False
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Why did Mia think the lunchbox belonged to Sam?
She thought it was Sam's because it was next to his green lunchbox and he always shares with her.
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What did Leo do at the end of the story that showed he was a kind person?
He shared his cookie with Mia even though she took his lunch without asking.