The Case of the Gasping Garbage Questions

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Answer the following questions using the text. Please include the page where you found your answer. Use complete sentences.

1. What genre is The Case of the Gasping Garbage? ______

2. Based on the descriptions of Doyle on pgs 392 and 393 what can you infer about him?

3. Where does the beginning of the story take place?

4. When Gabby called Doyle how did he know that her call was very important?

5. Who is Nell Fossey?

6. Why did the author connect everything Gabby said with dashes on pg 395? 7. What was the “first rule of science”?

8. Why does Drake remain calm as Gabby told him her problem?

9. Who is Frisco? What can we infer about what type of scientist he is based on the author’s description of him?

10. What is the problem with Gabby’s garbage can?

11. How do Drake and Nell feel about the mystery of the gasping garbage can?

12. Based on the author’s description of Nell on pages 408-409 what do we learn about her? 13. What do Drake and Nell decide to do with the garbage can after they finish inspecting it at Gabby’s house?

14. Why does Mr. Doyle roll his eyes while he is talking to Drake?

15. What clues let Drake and Nell know that there was no monster in the garbage can?

16. What is actually in the can?

17. What makes the garbage can burp?

18. The word “culprit” is used on pg 412. Using context clues what do you think the meaning of this word is?