Multiple Choice
Why was Emma excited on Tuesday morning?
A. She had a test
B. She had her favorite lunch
C. It was her birthday
D. She was going on a trip
B – She had her favorite lunch
What clue did Emma find?
A. A wrapper
B. Crumbs on the desk
C. A paw print
D. A note
C – A paw print
Why did Emma decide to investigate?
She wanted to figure out what happened to her missing cookie.
What was missing from Emma’s lunchbox?
A. Sandwich
B. Apple slices
C. Cookie
D. Juice
C – Cookie
What was near the reading corner?
A. A dog
B. A bird
C. A mouse
D. A squirrel
C – A mouse
What did the paw print tell Emma?
It showed that an animal (a mouse) had likely taken the cookie.
When did Emma notice the cookie was gone?
A. During math class
B. At breakfast
C. At lunchtime
D. After school
C – At lunchtime
Who helped Emma solve the mystery?
A. The principal
B. Mateo
C. Her mom
D. Ms. Lopez
D – Ms. Lopez
How did the mouse react when it saw Emma and Ms. Lopez?
The mouse froze when it saw them.
Who was Emma’s friend?
A. Lucas
B. Mateo
C. Ben
D. Carlos
B – Mateo
How did Emma feel at the end of the story?
A. Angry
B. Sad
C. Nervous
D. Amused
D – Amused
Why wasn’t Emma upset at the end?
She realized the mouse was just hungry and found the situation funny.
Where did Emma keep her lunchbox?
A. Her backpack
B. The cafeteria
C. Her desk
D. Her cubby
D – Her cubby
What lesson did Ms. Lopez remind the class about?
A. Share food
B. Wash hands
C. Keep food sealed
D. Eat quickly
C – Keep food sealed
What does this story teach about keeping food at school?
It teaches that food should be sealed tightly to avoid attracting animals.
Write a different ending to the story (3–4 sentences).
Emma decided to name the mouse “Cookie.” The class adopted a new rule about cleaning up food right away. Emma laughed every time she thought about her missing cookie mystery.