Investigations
Riddle Me This
Character Traits
Can You Infer
Setting
100
John was driving his car over the speed limit to get home to watch football. Suddenly, he heard a siren and saw flashing lights. "No! Please, not now," he thought. What do you think happened?
A police officer asked him to pull over to give him a speeding ticket. He would probably miss part of the football game that he wanted to watch.
100
I am very sticky, but hard to see when dry. I go round and round across the page until I eventually run out. If you stick with me, in one piece you will be. What am I?
gluestick
100
Farid is an excellent accountant who works full-time for his best friend's company. A larger accounting firm contacts Jason and offers to pay him twice if he works for them. Farid thanks the company for the offer but declines. He doesn't even tell his friend that he received the offer. What character trait does Farid demonstrate?
Loyal and considerate
100
Erick's mom is celebrating her birthday this weekend. Erick wants plan something special for her. He knows that his mom always wanted to go to the Grand Canyon. He turned on the computer and looked at the map. What is Erick doing?
Erick is going to plan a trip to the Grand Canyon for his mom.
100
The door opened automatically as I entered. I took a cart and headed to the dairy section. I took milk and eggs and went straight to the cashier. Where am I?
at the grocery store
200

A big storm hit the city and was going to last until the next day. Clark was supposed to pick up his friend Lily from the airport. Clark's phone rang and saw Lily's name. He picked up the phone and said, "Okay. Just inform me when you're arriving. Take care and be safe." What do you think Lily told Clark?

Lily's flight got delayed ,and she won't be arriving until later, after the storm passes.

200
A boy and his father are involved in a traffic accident, and the father dies. The boy is rushed to hospital, suffering from injuries. The Head Surgeon is called to operate, but upon seeing the boy, immediately declares: “I cannot operate. This boy is my son.” How is this possible?
The head surgeon is the boy's mother.
200
Victoria was studying at least five hours each night. First, she did her assigned reading that usually took three hours because she liked to take notes while she was reading. After she finished her reading assignments, she then worked on her other subjects. When she finished her studies, she helped her mom with the household chores. How would you describe Victoria?
Responsible, reliable, and hardworking
200
"John!" Mom called out as she opened the front door. "Please, help me with my groceries. John!" mom called out. Still, there was no reply. Mom walked into the kitchen and saw the shattered pieces from the window all over the floor and a baseball not far from there. Why do you think John was not answering to his mom?
John accidentally broke a window, while he was outside playing baseball. He was not answering because he did not want to get into trouble.
200
The instrument felt awkward in Tamara’s mouth. She sat staring at the picture of the smiling monkey on the ceiling and wondered if it had ever experienced such a sensation. The grinding sound in her ears made her body tense, but at least she couldn’t feel any pain. Where is Tamara?
at the doctor's office
300

The scout leader looked at the sky and muttered something under his teeth. Then, he looked at the map. “Let’s get moving,” he called to the group of tired boys. ”The faster, the better.” Why did the scout leader urge the boys to move?

He predicted some rain soon.

300
I don't have eyes, but once I did see. Once I had thoughts, but now I'm white and empty. What am I?
A skull
300
Eric's car broke down in the woods , and his phone wasn't getting a signal. He used his car antenna as a spear and caught fresh salmon. He started a fire with sparks from his car battery, and he ate the cooked salmon while waiting for help. How would you describe Eric?
Resourceful, inventive, hardy
300
Elizabeth was so proud of her garden. She planted the seeds early in the spring and watered the plants every morning. Last Friday, her mom called and asked her to come over for the weekend because she was feeling sick. When Elizabeth came back home, her plants were bent and drooping. Why did the plants wither and die?
She had not watered them for a few days, so the plants were not doing well.
300
My mom and I waited in line with the rest of the passengers. My mom handed the lady our tickets. The lady smiled at her and said, "Have a great flight!" Where am I? d) airport
at the airport
400
Beep! Beep! It was raining hard, and some drivers were about to lose their patience. "I wonder why there is so much traffic", Valerie thought. As she drove, she saw an ambulance and police cars. What was causing the traffic?
There was a car accident, and it was blocking some of the lanes in the road.
400
What belongs to you but others use it more than you do?
Your name
400
Kayla never gave up. Once she started a project, she saw it through to its completion. She could always be counted on to do whatever tasks she was asked to do- and she always did them well. How would you describe Kayla?
Persistent, determined, energetic
400
It was a big night of celebration, but John needed to study. Fireworks could be seen and heard all around. People’s loud voices and laughter filled the streets. John knew he would never get his work done at home, so he headed to the library. What caused John to go to the library to study?
noise
400
As he walked through the main entrance, the boy’s eyes grew large with excitement. He was awestruck by the number of seats and the enormous scoreboard. His father directed him to their seats where they waited for things to start. Where are the boy and his father?
at the stadium
500
It was 8:30 on Thursday night. Emily stared at the large, empty poster board on her bed. Then, she looked at the stack of books about Abraham Lincoln on her desk. Emily started to cry. Why do you think Emily was crying?
Emily was unable to finish her project, which was due the next day.
500
I am big and green but not mean. I carry a torch for freedom. I can stand in water, but I cannot swim. People travel from miles around to visit me. What am I?
The statue of Liberty
500
When David won the grand prize, he was ecstatic .He loved roller coasters and had won enough tickets to go every ride at the amusement park.He decided to share his winnings and invited all the kids who had participated in the contest to go with him. How would you describe David?
generous and kind
500
Dad and Anna were finishing up a project in the garage together. "Can we paint the roof red?" asked Anna. "Sure," said Dad. "Then, when the paint dries we can find a place to hang it in the backyard." What do you think Dad and Anna are making?
Dad and Anna are making a birdhouse.
500
The woman arrived early to make sure she could find a good seat. She always made a point to arrive before the lights went out, as there was nothing worse than sitting behind a tall person who blocked the view. She found the perfect spot- the aisle seat of a middle row. She placed her drink in the cup holder and settled in for the next couple of hours. Where is the woman?
at a movie theater
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