The Missing Time Capsule — Questions and answers

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What surprising thing happened when everyone gathered for the time capsule ceremony?

Choices

  1. It started to rain very hard.
  2. Mrs. Willow forgot the key to the capsule.
  3. The time capsule was missing! ✓
  4. Maya and David had a big argument.

Answer: The time capsule was missing!

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What was the first thing Maya asked David to do to help find the time capsule?

Choices

  1. To look for clues near the oak tree.
  2. To check the school records for digging permits. ✓
  3. To ask the gym teacher if he saw anything.
  4. To gather everyone's ideas in a notebook.

Answer: To check the school records for digging permits.

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What did Mrs. Peterson, the school librarian, remember seeing near the field?

Choices

  1. A new playground being built.
  2. A man in a bright blue jumpsuit. ✓
  3. Mrs. Willow planting flowers.
  4. A lost dog wandering around.

Answer: A man in a bright blue jumpsuit.

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Why did the man say he took the time capsule?

Choices

  1. He wanted to sell it for money.
  2. He was curious and wanted to see what was inside. ✓
  3. He thought it was an old lunchbox.
  4. He was trying to hide it from Mrs. Willow.

Answer: He was curious and wanted to see what was inside.

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What was the condition of the time capsule when it was found?

Choices

  1. It was completely broken into many pieces.
  2. It was filled with new items, not the old ones.
  3. It was slightly dented but otherwise unharmed. ✓
  4. It was completely rusted and couldn't be opened.

Answer: It was slightly dented but otherwise unharmed.

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