Important
Where does the class go on their field trip?
The Black Vine Swamp
Which character takes care of an injured adult?
Smoke
What important lesson does Nick (and Marta) learn?
To not judge a book by its cover.
What year did the Titanic sinking occur?
1912
A man dies on his 20th birthday, but he lived to be 80 years old. How is this possible?
He was born on Leap Year
What lie does Smoke tell that contributes to his reputation?
He claims to set fires.
Who ends up convincing others one of the characters is not as bad as they seem?
Nick
Why does Smoke lie about starting fires?
To scare people away from the panther's habitat.
What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?
K
A man runs from his house, turns left three times, and returns home facing two masked men. Who are they?
The catcher in a baseball game.
What does Nick discover?
A panther mother and her cub
What war was Smoke’s father injured in?
The Iraq War
Why doesn’t Smoke ask for help from adults?
He's afraid they'll discover the panthers he works hard to protect.
How many letters are in the alphabet
11
You see a boat filled with people. It hasn’t sunk, but when you look again you don’t see a single person on board. Why?
Everybody onboard is married.
What is the real reason Nick becomes so determined to solve the mystery?
He feels guilty for suspecting Smoke and wants to uncover the truth.
What is Smoke’s real full name?
Duane Scrodin Jr.
What major clue suggests Mrs. Starch survived the fire?
Signs that she left the scene on foot.
What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
The letter R
A girl has as many brothers as sisters, but each brother has half as many brothers as sisters. How many children are there?
4 girls, 3 boys.
What ironic twist is revealed about Smoke’s “criminal” reputation?
Smoke is actually a good person
Which character's last name is Capablanca?
Marta
Why does Mrs. Starch leave the group during the field trip?
She believes Smoke is responsible for the fire
A cowboy rides into town on Friday, stays three nights, and leaves on Friday. How?
His horse is named Friday
You see a house with no doors, no windows, no walls. What is it?
An egg