Reading L20 - Questions

Question 0

How can you tell that mysteries are an important part of Maggie’s daily life?

Answer 0

She has a scientific detective agency. Every visitor us a password code

Question 1

What is the problem in the story?

Answer 1

Maggie’s drink cools faster than Noah’s.

Question 2

What kind of person is Noah? How can you tell?

Answer 2

He is considerate and creative. He has a robot with good manners

Question 3

What is one opinion hat Maggie expresses on p257?

Answer 3

Mom makes the best apple cider

Question 4

When Reggie says, “I believe there is definitely a science mystery to be solved here,” is he stating an opinion or fact.

Answer 4

Opinion

Question 5

Why does Maggie use thermometers to measure the temperature of the apple cider?

Answer 5

She wants to know for a fact that the temps are different

Question 6

Why does mom point out that the cups are different

Answer 6

She is giving a hint of what will happen

Question 7

What is the solution to the apple cider temperature mystery

Answer 7

Cider in the wide cup cooled faster because of greater surface area - more liquid exposed to the fresh air

Question 8

What do you think the theme of the story is?

Answer 8

Using the scientific method is a good way to solve science mysteries. Once you rule out the impossible, whatever is left has to be the answer