Making Predictions in a Mystery: "Object Lesson"

Question 2 • FL-1001010-M/J Language Arts 1 A-CR

Which sentence best indicates that "Object Lesson, Part 1" is a mystery?

Answer

"They're only patterning their behavior after criminals because they think criminals are strong, successful, and glamorous."

"Class, this is Ellery Queen. I don't have to tell you who Mr. Queen is, and how honored we are to have him visit us."

"An envelope with seven one-dollar bills in it was stolen, and from the way it happened the thief can only be someone in this room."

"[W]hen I saw the money wasn't in the envelope, my first thought was exactly that, Mr. Queen. So I searched myself thoroughly."

Explanation

A mystery centers on an unexplained event and the effort to identify who caused it. Choice C presents a theft and narrows the possible thief to someone in the room, setting up a mystery to solve. The other choices discuss criminals, introduce Ellery Queen, or describe someone’s reaction to the missing money.

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