All About Cam
Why do people call her "Cam"?
she has a photographic memory, like a camera
Who is the youngest character in this story?
Howie
a dozen
"He was bumping into dozens of people."
12
In the end, how many thieves were there?
3
What color clothing was Eric mostly wearing in the story?
What does Cam do when she wants to really focus and remember something well?
She closes her eyes and says "click".
Which character(s) did Cam ask questions to after the robbery?
the two old ladies
cooperation
"Please, we need your cooperation," said one of the policemen.
working together to complete a task
Who did Cam see exit the jewelry store after the heavy man with a mustache?
a young couple with a baby
What game were Cam and Eric playing when the jewelry store was robbed?
a memory game
Cam is a nickname that is shortened from her original nickname. What is her original nickname?
"The Camera"
Which thief robbed the jewelry store with a gun?
the young man in the dark suit
commotion
"The man kept running and caused a great commotion."
a lot of loud noise
How did Cam trick the thieves into leaving the room in the old house?
She slammed the door and hid behind a bookcase. The thieves thought she left the room.
Cam didn't have Howie's milk bottle inside the old house. How did she stop him from crying while they were hiding behind the bookcase?
She put the tip of her finger in Howie's mouth.
What is Cam's real name?
Jennifer
How many police officers were in the story?
4 - two at the shopping mall, 2 at the old house
insulated
"He pulled the milk bottle out of the insulated bag."
a covering (inside or outside) that reduces the transfer of heat, light, or sound energy
What did Cam notice that was very strange about the young couple who exited the jewelry store with a baby?
They didn't pack a bag for the baby. They only carried a rattle.
What is the name of the jewelry store that was robbed in the story?
Parker's Jewelry Store
What type of homework assignment did Cam complete from memory when she forgot her notebook at school? How many questions were on the assignment?
math homework; 10 questions
Which three characters have the family name "Shelton"?
Eric, Howie, and their mother
"You're too much, Cam."
You're too good/smart.
Why was Minnow Road a good place for the thieves to meet and hide?
No one lived on that street. The houses were under construction/destruction.
In the shopping mall, Cam and Eric see a card store (greeting cards). What holiday was shown on a sign in the card store window?
Mother's Day