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Mystery Book Report
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Date you started the book: __________________
Date you completed the book: ________________
WHERE does the story take place?
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WHAT was the mystery to be solved?_____________________________________________________________________________________
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WHO solved the problem?
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HOW was the problem solved?
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Were you able to guess the solution to the mystery before the author told you? ____ yes ____ no Name some of the clues that were given. _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Was there an atmosphere of excitement and suspense in the story? _____ yes _____ no Why? _____________________________________________________________________________________
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Were you satisfied with the conclusion of the story? ____ yes _____ no Why? _____________________________
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Often a mystery story suggests a crime has been committed. Mnay people make a living by helping others to understand our laws. Would you like to become a lawyer, a policeman, a private investigator, or a sky marshall?
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Men and women who work with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) need mnay skills to help them handle investigations. List two skills that you think would be helpful. 1. ______________________________________________________________________________________
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List two words in the story that helped to create an atmosphere of excitement and suspense and write their definitions.
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