English - The Case of the Fifth Word

In the story 'The Case of the Fifth Word', what is the real name of the main character, Encyclopedia?

His real name is Leroy.

What is the profession of Encyclopedia Brown's father?

His father is the Chief of Police in Idaville.

How does Chief Brown handle cases he cannot solve?

He goes home to dinner, where his son Encyclopedia solves the case for him.

What is an encyclopedia, as described in the text?

An encyclopedia is a book or set of books filled with facts from A to Z.

Who were the two main suspects in the Diamond Mart jewellery robbery from five years ago?

The two main suspects were Tim Nolan and Daniel Davenport.

Why was Tim Nolan questioned but not arrested for the robbery?

There was no proof, and the clerk who thought she recognised him refused to testify.

Where did Nolan and Davenport first meet and become friends?

They met and became friendly while both were in prison in South Carolina.

What did Tim Nolan leave to Daniel Davenport in his will?

He left everything he owned, including his palm-tree nursery, to Davenport.

What was clipped to Tim Nolan's will that was a key clue in the case?

A sheet from his desk calendar was clipped to the will.

What were the four mysterious words written on the calendar sheet below Davenport's address?

The four words were: Nom Utes Sweden Hurts.

What was Mrs. Brown's profession before the events of the story?

She had taught English and other subjects in high school.

What single question did Encyclopedia ask that helped solve the case?

He asked, "Is there a young fir tree in Mr. Nolan’s palm-tree nursery?"

What was the simple code Nolan used for the four words?

The words were anagrams for days of the week with the letters 'd-a-y' removed.

The coded word 'Nom' on the calendar sheet stood for which day of the week?

'Nom' was an anagram for Monday (Mon).

The coded word 'Utes' on the calendar sheet stood for which day of the week?

'Utes' was an anagram for Tuesday (Tues).

The coded word 'Sweden' on the calendar sheet stood for which day of the week?

'Sweden' was an anagram for Wednesday (Wednes).

The coded word 'Hurts' on the calendar sheet stood for which day of the week?

'Hurts' was an anagram for Thursday (Thurs).

What was the unwritten 'fifth word' that Encyclopedia figured out?

The unwritten fifth word was Fir, representing Friday.

Where was the stolen jewellery ultimately found?

It was found inside a twenty-gallon jug of earth from which grew the young fir tree in Nolan’s nursery.

What character trait is shown by the fact that Encyclopedia never spoke of the help he gave his father?

This shows that he is humble and wants to seem like other boys.

What does the phrasal verb 'put on' mean in the context 'He... put on his hat'?

It means to wear something.

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'figure out'?

It means to solve a problem or understand something.

What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'cooled down' in the context of hiding loot?

It means for a situation to become normal or calm, with less police attention.

What does the phrasal verb 'got away with' mean?

It means to escape without being punished for something.

The statement 'Encyclopedia’s father was the Chief of Police' is an example of a _____.

Fact

The statement 'Everyone thought that Chief Brown must be the smartest police chief' is an example of an _____.

Opinion

According to the worksheet, what is the source of energy for all living things?

The sun is the source of energy for all living things.

In reported speech, the reporting verb 'said' is often replaced with words like _____ for questions.

'asked', 'inquired', 'interrogated', or 'questioned'.

When reporting a Yes/No question, what conjunction is used after the reporting verb?

The conjunction 'if' or 'whether' is used.

When reporting a Wh- question, what word is placed immediately after the reporting verb?

The Wh- word (what, where, why, etc.) is placed immediately after the reporting verb.

In reported speech, the present tense in direct speech changes to the _____ tense.

Past tense.

In reported speech, 'today' changes to _____.

'that day'.

In reported speech, 'tomorrow' changes to _____.

'the following day'.

In reported speech, 'yesterday' changes to _____.

'the day before'.

In reported speech, the pronoun 'I' typically changes to _____.

'he' or 'she'.

A _____ is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

gerund

A _____ is a verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

participle

What is a spoonerism?

A mistake in speaking where the first sounds of words in a phrase are exchanged, often with a funny result.

Correct the spoonerism: 'bead a rook'.

read a book

Correct the spoonerism: 'shake a tower'.

take a shower

In the sentence 'Crossing the many waterways... was difficult', is 'Crossing' a gerund or a participle?

It is a gerund, acting as the subject of the sentence.

In the sentence '...the surrounding rugged terrain', is 'surrounding' a gerund or a participle?

It is a present participle, acting as an adjective describing 'terrain'.

What is the anagram of 'Declare' in the crossword puzzle?

Cleared

What is the anagram of 'Tucks' in the crossword puzzle?

Stuck

What is the anagram of 'Heart' in the crossword puzzle?

Earth

What is the anagram of 'Sown' in the crossword puzzle?

Owns

What is the anagram of 'Sword' in the crossword puzzle?

Words

What is the anagram of 'Read' in the crossword puzzle?

Dear

What is the anagram of 'Alps' in the crossword puzzle?

Pals

What is the anagram of 'Mane' in the crossword puzzle?

Name

Why did Encyclopedia's pals say he was like a library and computer rolled into one?

Because he read more books than anyone and never forgot a fact he learned.

What did it mean when Chief Brown stared at his soup at the dinner table?

It meant he had a mystery he could not solve.

What is the meaning of the term 'hunch' as used in the story?

A strong feeling about something.

What is the meaning of the term 'loot' as used in the story?

Stolen goods.

Why were Chief Brown's suspicions about Nolan and Davenport justified even without proof?

Their past criminal records, their friendship from prison, and Davenport's sudden disappearance after the robbery made them likely suspects.

What was the purpose of the four-word coded message in the story?

It was a message from the dying Nolan to Davenport, revealing the new hiding place of the stolen jewellery.

The phrase 'in a matter-of-fact manner' means to speak without showing much _____.

emotion

A place where young plants and trees are grown for sale is called a _____.

nursery

To 'testify' means to make a statement in _____ to prove something is true.

court

What physical ailment did Tim Nolan suffer from for many years?

He suffered from a bad heart.

Why wouldn't anyone believe Chief Brown if he told them about his son?

Because his son, the best detective alive, was only an eighth grader.

What is the literary term for a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters of another word, like 'Neat' from 'a net'?

Anagram

In the worksheet grammar exercise, what is the error in 'Autumn are the season'?

The error is 'are'; the correct word is 'is'.

In the worksheet grammar exercise, what is the error in 'There are much changes'?

The error is 'much'; the correct word is 'many'.

In the worksheet grammar exercise, what is the error in 'that began in this fascinating season'?

The error is 'began'; the correct word is 'begin'.

In the worksheet grammar exercise, what is the error in 'Leaves of trees turns from green'?

The error is 'turns'; the correct word is 'turn'.

Complete the sentence with the correct homophone: 'He has composed a beautiful _____ of music'.

piece

Complete the sentence with the correct homophone: '...in order to bring _____ to thousands of people.'

peace

What does Mrs. Brown's interest in the case, including recalling details of the past robbery, tell us about her?

It shows that she is curious, observant, and intelligent.

Why was the unwritten fifth word 'Fir' so important to solving the case?

It directly indicated the hiding place of the jewellery: under the young fir tree.