The Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies True and False

Jessie always taps the window three times when they pass under a bridge.

Evan was never allowed to sit up front in the car before this trip.

Jessie was excited about the drive and usually loved to count things along the way.

Mrs. Treski said Evan was old enough to move up front because he was tall for his age.

Mrs. Treski prefers space heaters over the stove for warmth

Pete offers to help Evan the next day

The snowstorm prevents the family from picking up Grandma from the hospital

Jessie spends the morning reading by the wood stove and eating powdered doughnuts

Mrs. Treski easily finds Grandma's homeowner's insurance policy

Jessie is not concerned about Grandma's books

The story only portrays the family's difficulties and struggles

The setting is not described in detail in the story

The characters show resilience and determination in the face of obstacles

The text is part of a larger story involving a family dealing with unexpected challenges

Pete estimates a few months for repairs in the house

Evan feels more eager to leave Grandma's house after Pete asks for his help

Jessie and Evan used to race to spot landmarks during their trip to Grandma's, but now only Jessie is interested in doing so

The traditional New Year's Eve celebration at Grandma's house involves ringing an old iron bell at the top of Lovell's Hill with the youngest and oldest attendees

Due to the fire, the family will definitely not spend New Year's Eve at Grandma's this year

Jessie is feeling uncomfortable and restless during the trip because she's concerned about not stopping at the Crossroads Store

The Crossroads Store offers various things such as gas, deli, bakery, gift shop, and post office

Jessie wishes she had more money to buy things at the store, but she only has five dollars with her

The excerpt is from a book that depicts a family's journey to Grandma's house, highlighting expected changes and certainties along the way

The story portrays the family's struggle to maintain traditions and find joy amidst unexpected challenges

The characters' emotions and reactions to the changes in their plans are not central to the narrative

The author effectively creates a sense of anticipation and tension as the family navigates through unexpected circumstances

Jessie made money during the lemonade war and contributed to the Animal Rescue League

Evan is now more interested in spotting landmarks during the trip to Grandma's house

True or false: The Treski family arrives at Grandma's house to find it undamaged?

True or false: Evan takes charge and explores the house with a flashlight?

True or false: Evan is asked to sleep in Grandma's room and he agrees?

True or false: The family plans to stay at Grandma's house for two days?

True or false: Pete arrives as a stranger hired to fix the house?

True or false: The house's heat is working properly?

True or false: Evan and his sister feel comfortable and at home in Grandma's house?

True or false: The family's initial excitement about visiting Grandma's house remains throughout the story?

True or false: Mrs. Treski is able to handle the unexpected situation with ease?

True or false: There are no shattered windows in Evan's room?

True or false: The family encounters unexpected damage and an unfamiliar person upon their arrival at Grandma's house?

True or false: The atmosphere feels strange and uncomfortable to Evan and his sister as they unpack?

Jessie refrains from spending money at the Crossroads Store, valuing savings

Jessie spends time looking at postcards in the store, showing her attention to detail and love for collecting them

An old man at the store talks to Jessie about his experiences at the Olympic Stadium, displaying his nostalgic nature

Evan pulls Jessie away from the old man, calling him crazy, which Jessie questions

The family encounters snow as they drive to Grandma's house, setting the scene for their arrival

Upon arriving at Grandma's house, they discover a large hole in the back kitchen wall

Jessie insists on giving away money despite the difficulty it causes her, showing her selflessness

Evan shows Jessie a bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings,' resembling moose droppings, but containing chocolate-covered blueberries

Jessie asks her mother for a puzzle for her grandmother, offering to chip in with her own money

Jessie's mother becomes impatient, wanting to leave quickly, but Jessie takes her time

Evan pulls Jessie away from the old man, calling him crazy, which Jessie questions

Jessie wonders about the mental state of old people and how Evan can tell someone is crazy

Mrs. Treski decided they would stay through New Year's Day to make sure Grandma was settled.

The snowstorm prevented the family from picking up Grandma from the hospital

Evan had never been allowed to sit up front in the car before this trip.

Pete arrives as a stranger hired to fix the house

Jessie spends the morning reading by the wood stove and eating powdered doughnuts brought by Pete

Pete and Evan are in the basement fixing the furnace, causing loud noises and occasional laughter

Mrs. Treski is searching for Grandma's homeowner's insurance policy in boxes of wet papers after a fire

Despite the chaos, Jessie spends hours engrossed in the book, learning about bells and their components

Mrs. Treski needs a new car battery but faces a delay due to needing to pick up her mother from the hospital

Jessie reminisces about building a tepee with Evan in the woods the previous summer

Jessie plans to visit Lovell's Hill to see Grandma's bell, but first, she checks on the tepee they built

Jessie ventures into the woods on snowshoes, imagining herself in a magical, wintery world

Jessie tries to engage Evan in playing in the snow, but he is preoccupied with helping Pete

Mrs. Treski leaves to pick up Grandma from the hospital, leaving Jessie to explore the snowy woods

Jessie is drawn to her grandmother's bookcase filled with books that hold sentimental value to her

She finds a special book, 'The Big Book of Bells,' with a photo of Grandma's bell, a significant item to Jessie

Maxwell is a stranger to Evan and Pete

The missing bell is worth $2,500

Pete is not interested in continuing construction the next day

Evan's grandmother arrives home

The setting involves a construction site and a family home

Jessie and Maxwell talk about their activities with their grandmother

Evan is not eager to work on the construction

The text is focused on the mystery of the missing bell and the interaction between the characters

Evan and Pete are cleaning up sawdust and debris from their construction work

Evan and Jessie are concerned about finding the bell before New Year's Eve

Jessie shows Evan a letter stating the bell is worth $2,500

Maxwell is a boy who knows their grandmother

The tepee was built by Evan and Jessie using pine branches and a waterproof tarp

Maxwell discovered Grandma's house on fire and alerted the fire department

Jessie noticed the bell was missing from the wooden crossbeam at the top of Lovell's Hill

Evan and Pete worked to repair a hole in the wall, replacing damaged studs and plywood

The story involves themes of building, exploration, and unexpected encounters in the woods

The characters in the story are Evan, Jessie, Grandma, and Maxwell, with a mention of Pete

The setting includes the woods, hills, and Grandma's property

The text is from Chapter 4 of a book, indicating it's part of a larger story

The tepee was built by Evan and Jessie using metal poles and a vinyl tarp

Maxwell discovered Grandma's house on fire and failed to alert the fire department

Jessie noticed the bell was missing from the wooden crossbeam at the top of Lovell's Hill and didn't mention it to anyone

Evan and Pete worked to repair a hole in the roof, replacing damaged shingles and flashing

Grandma's return home is marked by confusion and unusual behavior

Maxwell is behaving normally when Evan's grandmother returns home

Evan's grandmother insists on having green tea despite the recent fire

Evan's grandmother recognizes Evan when he tries to talk to her

The next morning, Grandma looks like herself after a good night's sleep

Grandma and Jessie exchange Christmas gifts the next morning

The puzzle they start is easy and they quickly find a starting point

Grandma suggests starting the puzzle with the four corners, a tradition for them

Jessie and Maxwell exchange Christmas gifts with Grandma the next morning

Evan's mother looks relaxed and carefree when guiding his grandmother to the couch

The atmosphere is tense and gloomy when Grandma returns home

Evan's grandmother recognizes Jessie and Maxwell when they are present

Jessie and Grandma had finished spreading out all the puzzle pieces in ten minutes.

The puzzle that Jessie and Grandma were working on had a picture of brightly colored jellybeans.

Evan's present from Grandma was a magic set.

The picture on each puzzle piece was basically the same.

True or false: Evan's grandmother insists on feeding the chickens, even though they no longer have any?

True or false: Evan recalls details about feeding the chickens, surprising his grandmother?

True or false: Evan's behavior seems unusual to Jessie, and he appears scared?

True or false: Evan pretends to go feed the chickens to lead his grandmother out of the kitchen?

True or false: The family dynamics are affected by Grandma's memory loss, causing confusion and concern?

True or false: Jessie confronts Evan about his actions, and he reveals that his grandmother is experiencing memory loss?

True or false: Evan seems frustrated and angry, which confuses Jessie?

True or false: The family is struggling to cope with the reality of Grandma's condition and the impact it has on their interactions?

True or false: Evan's grandmother insists on having green tea despite the recent fire?

True or false: Evan is asked to sleep in Grandma's room and he agrees?

True or false: Jessie reminisces about building a tepee with Evan in the woods the previous summer?

True or false: Mrs. Treski decided they would stay through New Year's Day to make sure Grandma was settled?

Jessie and her Grandma start a puzzle by finding the four corner pieces and building the outside frame.

The bell was put in place in 1884 by Jessie's great-grandfather and has an inscription from THE JONES TROY BELL FOUNDRY COMPANY, TROY, N.Y. 1884.

The bell weighs around a hundred pounds and was once removed for cleaning by Jessie's grandmother.

Maxwell attributes his puzzle-solving skills to being smart.

Maxwell's arrival and puzzle-solving abilities add an intriguing element to the story.

The story hints at a mystery surrounding the missing New Year's Eve bell and the potential involvement of Jessie's grandmother.

The bell inscription includes the year 1886.

Maxwell is known to be the best at puzzles in Jessie's family.

Maxwell's skill surprises Jessie.

Jessie's grandmother admits to removing the bell recently.

Maxwell is initially unwelcoming towards Jessie.

Jessie suspects her grandmother's forgetfulness is related to the missing bell.

Maxwell dislikes nicknames and expresses his dislike for them loudly.

Maxwell's name, Maxwell Smart, is a joke because Mrs. Joyce always calls him 'smart'

The TV show 'Get Smart' features a confident secret agent, Maxwell Smart, and his colleague, Agent 99

Jessie suggests they become real secret agents and solve a crime after watching 'Get Smart'

Evan and Pete are fixing holes in the roof when Mrs. Treski asks Evan to take Grandma for a walk

Evan is reluctant to take Grandma for a walk because she seems different

The story is a blend of a children's adventure and a family mystery, with different characters and plotlines intertwining

The text sets the stage for a potential mystery involving Grandma's unusual behavior and the children's secret agent aspirations

The text provides insight into the characters' personalities and dynamics, setting the stage for potential conflicts and resolutions

Jessie reminisces about building a tepee with Evan in the woods the previous summer

An old man at the store talks to Jessie about his experiences at the Olympic Stadium, displaying his nostalgic nature

The story only portrays the family's difficulties and struggles

Grandma accused Evan of taking the bell, despite his denials?

Evan's mother instructed him to keep Grandma away from a hill with a bell?

Evan becomes afraid when they reach a familiar hill with a bell?

Evan's grandmother becomes increasingly tired as they walk?

The story ends with Evan feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to handle the situation?

Evan and Pete were doing repair work on Grandma's property?

Evan's grandmother mistook him for a thief as she became disoriented?

Evan's grandmother remained mostly silent during the walk?

Grandma insisted on going closer to where the bell should have been?

Evan tried to persuade his grandmother to turn back as she became tired?

Evan struggled to figure out how to get his grandmother home safely?

Evan's reluctance to take his grandmother for a walk was due to his mother's instructions?

True or false: Evan and his sister feel comfortable and at home in Grandma's house?

True or false: Mrs. Treski decided they would stay through New Year's Day to make sure Grandma was settled?

True or false: The house's heat is working properly?

True or false: The family plans to stay at Grandma's house for two days?

Jessie and Maxwell witnessed two boys rushing out of the house wearing ski jackets and boots

The area where Evan's grandmother is missing is filled with tall pine trees and has shifting shadows

Evan is hesitant to call out for his grandma, fearing she might be afraid of him or hide

Pete suggests that Evan stay at the house as part of the plan to search for his grandma

The text portrays the characters' emotions and concerns, emphasizing the urgency of finding Evan's grandma

The descriptive language illustrates the cold, dark, and dangerous conditions of the search

The text highlights the characters' determination and willingness to take action to address the situation

Evan worries about his grandma being hit by a car in the dark

Evan's mother is present during the search for his grandma

Pete's truck approaches, and Evan explains the situation to him, including his mother's absence and his grandma's lack of a cell phone

Evan is reluctant to stay at the house as part of the plan to search for his grandma

Jessie and Maxwell found something when they attempted to spy on a suspect

The chapter ends with Jessie and Maxwell deciding to go see what the boys are doing in the barn

Evan feels guilty for not stopping his grandmother from going for a walk

Maxwell is hesitant about investigating the barn, but Jessie is determined to find the bell

Evan recalls that sometimes things 'call' to his grandmother and she has to follow their voices

Jessie and Maxwell witness two boys running towards the barn carrying a shoebox and a hammer

Evan goes into the woods to search for his grandmother and finds the old oak crossbeam empty

The text conveys a sense of urgency and tension as the search for the missing grandmother and the bell intensifies

Pete decides to drive into town to find Evan's mother, leaving Evan alone at home

The Disappearance of Grandma and the Search for the Bell is part of a larger story involving a family dealing with unexpected challenges

The chapter ends with a scream and the sound of shattering glass coming from the direction of the little bridge that crosses Deer Brook

Evan is left in charge of waiting for his grandmother and calling the police if needed

Maxwell is known to be the best at puzzles in Jessie's family

Jessie decides to spy on the boys in the barn alone, as Maxwell stays behind

She avoids spying from the open door to prevent getting caught

Jessie hears hammering and continues to move around the barn

The boys are testing spools by spinning them on nails, making a whirring noise

Jessie realizes the boys are not being mean and are building something new

Mike holds up a live frog, which he and Jeff are seemingly using for an unknown purpose

Jessie spots windows on the sides and back of the barn and uses them to spy

Inside the barn, she sees the usual items like a tractor and old tools

The boys are in a stall used for storing firewood, and they are nailing something to a board

Maxwell joins her and whispers questions about what the boys are doing

Jessie makes a quick diagram of what she sees using her notebook

Maxwell dislikes nicknames and expresses his dislike for them loudly

Jessie and Maxwell plan a stakeout to watch the Sinclairs and search for the missing bell.

Maxwell initially refuses to join the stakeout due to the Sinclairs' reputation.

The children borrow binoculars from Maxwell's mom for the stakeout.

The text is part of a children's novel or story that involves a mystery and the children's detective work.

The narrative highlights the children's determination and resourcefulness in solving the mystery.

Jessie and Maxwell hide behind pine trees near the Sinclairs' house during the stakeout.

The story features a focus on friendship dynamics and the children's efforts to solve the mystery.

Maxwell overheard the Sinclairs discussing taking Grandma's bell on December 8th at 2:23 p.m.

The text ends with Jessie looking through the binoculars and not seeing much of interest.

Maxwell informs Jessie that the Sinclairs live in the old Jansen house and describes them as 'mean boys'.

Jessie tries to persuade Maxwell by referencing their favorite TV show, 'Get Smart', and ultimately convinces him to join the stakeout.

Grandma's house is in a sparsely populated area with only four neighboring houses: the Uptons', Mrs. Lewis's, Maxwell's, and the old Jansen house.

True or false: Evan and Jessie catch the two boys torturing a frog in the barn?

True or false: Evan is initially unwelcoming towards Maxwell and Jessie?

True or false: The older boy broke the window while trying to pull a frog's legs off?

True or false: Evan's stomach turns at the thought of hurting a real animal?

Jessie and Evan are searching for their missing Grandma in the snow

The heavy snowfall makes the search difficult

Evan expresses fear and concern for Grandma being alone in the dark

The siblings struggle to find the tepee, a familiar landmark

Evan and Jessie reach the top of Lovell's Hill, still unable to find Grandma

Jessie realizes that Grandma might seek a warm and safe place

The search continues, with Evan feeling lost and uncertain

The woods are described as silent and pitch-black

The siblings use flashlights and snowshoes in their search

Grandma's favorite walk is mentioned, leading to Black Bear Mountain

The setting includes the woods, hills, and Grandma's property

Evan's reluctance to take his grandmother for a walk was due to his mother's instructions?

True or false: Evan and Jessie struggle to locate the tepee, fearing for Evan's grandmother's survival?

True or false: Evan is hesitant to look inside the tepee, fearing what they might find?

True or false: Jessie becomes emotional and expresses her frustration with her grandmother's condition?

True or false: Evan consoles and encourages Jessie, explaining that they have to accept the situation?

True or false: Evan's grandmother is relieved when he tells her the bus won't come due to a flat tire?

True or false: The story highlights the challenges and emotions involved in caring for a loved one with dementia?

True or false: Evan's grandmother recognizes Jessie and Maxwell when they are present?

True or false: Evan's mother is present during the search for his grandma?

True or false: Evan recalls details about feeding the chickens, surprising his grandmother?

True or false: Evan's grandmother becomes increasingly tired as they walk?

True or false: The narrative highlights the children's determination and resourcefulness in solving the mystery?

True or false: The text portrays the characters' emotions and concerns, emphasizing the urgency of finding Evan's grandma?

Jessie threatened to break the barn windows to get the boys' mother to come out.

Evan and Jessie find a frog hanging by its legs in the barn and try to save it.

Evan intended to put the frog out of its misery, but the frog unexpectedly leaped away.

Evan and Jessie head back to Lovell's Hill to search for the missing bell, using a flashlight to navigate in the dark.

Jessie feels like a lousy spy as she hasn't learned anything from the stakeout and still lacks proof of the Sinclair boys' involvement in the bell theft.

Evan's behavior seems unusual to Jessie, and he appears scared.

The family plans to stay at Grandma's house for two days.

Maxwell overheard the Sinclairs discussing taking Grandma's bell on December 8th at 2:23 p.m.

The story is a blend of a children's adventure and a family mystery, with different characters and plotlines intertwining.

The missing bell is worth $2,500.

Evan pulls Jessie away from the old man, calling him crazy, which Jessie questions.

Evan's mother instructed him to keep Grandma away from a hill with a bell.

True or false: Grandma recognizes her house upon arriving home and tells Evan to leave?

True or false: Evan praises Jessie's intelligence before they have a simple dinner due to lack of energy?

True or false: Jessie insists on visiting Maxwell before Mrs. Treski wants to put Grandma to bed early?

True or false: Jessie decides to tell Mrs. Cooper everything, feeling that the truth will come out eventually?

True or false: The text explores the characters' relationships and the challenges they face during the unexpected encounter and reunion?

True or false: The narrative conveys a mix of tension, concern, and determination as the characters navigate through the events?

True or false: Evan is now more interested in spotting landmarks during the trip to Grandma's house?

True or false: The tepee was built by Evan and Jessie using metal poles and a vinyl tarp?

True or false: Evan recalls details about feeding the chickens, surprising his grandmother?

True or false: Evan shows Jessie a bag of candy called 'Moose Droppings,' resembling moose droppings, but containing chocolate-covered blueberries?

True or false: Jessie suggests they become real secret agents and solve a crime after watching 'Get Smart'?

True or false: Maxwell is a stranger to Evan and Pete?