Saturday, October 31, 2009

The Missing Mummy - Quizzes

Do you think you know everything there is to know about The Missing Mummy? Take these quizzes to find out!

Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapters 4-5

The Missing Mummy - Chapters 4-10

Well, if you're reading this, it means you have finished reading the first book for Battle of the Books this year. I think you'll agree that even though The Missing Mummy was pretty easy to read, it was still interesting. This was a good warm-up for us, because the books will only get longer and harder from here on out. Now that you have finished, take a minute to think about the book and answer these questions.
  • If you had to describe each of the main characters using only one word, which word would best tell about Dink? How about Josh? Ruth Rose?
  • Did it surprise you when the thieves returned to steal the gold from the museum?
  • Did you figure out what the white stripe around one thief's legs was before the book actually told you?
  • As you were reading, where did you think the thieves hid the gold? Was your guess right?
  • Did you think that the smell Josh noticed was important? Did the smell help the kids solve the mystery?
  • Why was the pebble that Josh found in chapter 8 important?
  • Were you surprised at who turned out to be the main thief?
  • In your opinion, which was the most important clue, the smell, the stripe, the pebble, or Dink's dream? Why do you think so?

Monday, October 12, 2009

The Missing Mummy - Chapters 1-3

Up to this point, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose's visit to the museum hasn't been what they expected. First, Mummy Monday had to be canceled when someone stole the child mummy from the exhibit. Then, Ruth Rose found the missing mummy in the ladies' restroom. Now, the kids have locked themselves in the exhibit by accident. Think about the following questions and post your comments below.
  • What do you think will happen next?
  • Why do you think the mummy was stolen in the first place?
  • Do you think the criminal is a stranger or someone we have already read about? Why?
  • Do you agree with Dink that the woman who came out of the restroom was the mummy thief in disguise? If so, will we see her again?
  • Why do you think the thief didn't steal the gold and jewelry from the exhibit?