Comprehnsion Question

Chapters 11-15

Directions: Answer each question completely, giving details, using correct spelling, punctation, appropriate sentence structure and using part of the question as part of your answer.

1. What were some of the theories the kids discussed, about the silver bowls and serving platters, while they were resting in the bunkhouse?

2. Just as David was about to show the others a very important clue, what happened?

3. Even though the knife was gone, what else did David have to share with the others about his discovery and how did this change their thoughts of who was involved in the crime?

4. When they heard about the knife being found with the stolen silver what did Claire say to the boys that made him a top suspect?

5. What other evidence did David show them that made him look even more suspicious?

6. The kids were camped out on the beach for several nights to see if the thief would return. Finally they heard the putt...putt... of a boat motor. Who did Claire think it was as she peered through the telescope?

7. Why were the McCoy's working at the Lodge?

8. Describe the conversation that Claire had with the McCoy's and what conclusion they made about who could have been out on the lake the previous evening.

9. Who did the cousins see at the marina the next day?

10. What did the cousins find out about the aluminum boat they kept seeing with the blue stripe on the side?