Characters
Who is accused of taking the boy?
Joe Manetti
What time was the boy taken?
11:30 a.m.
What item did Joe say he tore up after finding the boy?
The note pinned to the boy's shirt
Who is the detective in the story?
Inspector Winters
Where was Joe Manetti arrested?
In front of the Miller’s home
What drink did Joe give the child to calm him down?
Milk
What is the missing child called?
The Miller boy
Why was Joe in the clear after his alibi?
He was seen on the expressway during that time
Why did Joe say he often went driving?
Because he likes to get away from his apartment
What sad event happened in Joe’s past?
His son was killed in a street accident
Why didn’t Joe take the boy to the police right away?
He wanted to see the expression of a father who got his boy back
What colour was the uniform of the man who helped prove Joe’s innocence?
Grey
What is Joe’s occupation?
A musician
What floor of the apartment building does the Miller family live on?
the second floor
What does Joe say after the inspector tells him he’s in the clear?
“I told you that I was telling the truth”