Question

Make a prediction about what might happen next in “Object Lesson.” Support your prediction with details.

Answer 1

Answer:

Although Mrs. Brown had a tomato stain on her dress, the empty pizza box in Mr. Poppy's closet and his spicy breath proved his guilt. Mr. Poppy’s claim that he is allergic to pizza was not given a second thought.

Which statement correctly describes the elements of this mystery?

Mrs. Brown's tomato-stained dress is evidence, Mr. Poppy is a witness, and the pizza allergy is a red herring.

Mrs. Brown is a witness, the empty pizza box and spicy breath are red herrings, and the pizza allergy is an alibi.

Mrs. Brown and Mr. Poppy are both suspects, the empty pizza box and spicy breath are red herrings, and the tomato-stained dress is evidence.

Mrs. Brown's tomato-stained dress is a red herring, the pizza allergy is Mr. Poppy's alibi, and the empty pizza box and spicy breath are evidence.

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Answer 2

Answer: I predict that the thief will be another student and not one of the boys. I think the boys are red herrings who seem guilty. Once Ellery Queen questions more of the students, he will find a witness and determine that another student is to blame.

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