99 Questions
What is Leroy Brown's nickname in Idaville?
Encyclopedia
What is the occupation of Leroy's father?
Chief of police
What kind of questions did old ladies ask Leroy?
Crossword puzzle questions
What made Idaville most unusual?
No criminal had escaped arrest and no boy or girl had got away with breaking a single law for nearly a whole year
What is the name of the boy detective in the story?
Encyclopedia
Who was the father of the boy detective?
Chief Brown
What was the age of the boy detective?
10 years old
What was the case discussed during dinner in the story?
The case of Natty Nat robbing a store in Idaville
What did Encyclopedia deduce about the store owner, Mr. Dillon?
He had lied about being robbed by Natty Nat
Where did Encyclopedia get the idea to start his detective business from?
A book about a great detective and his methods of observation, not from a television program
How did Encyclopedia start his detective business?
Using a toy printing press to make handbills and distributing them in all the mailboxes in the neighborhood
What season was it when Encyclopedia started his detective business?
Summer
How many handbills did Encyclopedia print to kickstart his detective career?
Fifty handbills
What did Encyclopedia use to make a sign for his detective business?
A cardboard piece from a dress box
What inspired Encyclopedia to become a detective and start his business immediately?
His mother's encouragement and his own passion for helping people
Who claims that the sword belonged to General Stonewall Jackson?
Bugs
Who led the Tigers, a group that dislikes Encyclopedia and Sally?
Bugs Meany
What skill does Sally Kimball possess that earns the Tigers' respect?
athleticism
What kind of competition does Sally challenge Encyclopedia to?
battle of wits
What type of competition do Sally and Encyclopedia engage in?
mystery-solving
What kind of mystery does Sally present to Encyclopedia?
inheritance of a trapeze artist's money
How does Encyclopedia solve the mystery presented by Sally?
correctly identifying the money's recipient
Where do Sally and Encyclopedia engage in a battle of wits?
Tigers' clubhouse
What does Sally aim to prove she is not only stronger but also?
smarter than any boy in Idaville
What is the name of the agency that Encyclopedia operates?
Brown Detective Agency
Who is Sally in relation to Encyclopedia at the detective agency?
bodyguard and junior partner
What suggestion does Sally make regarding the agency's money?
putting it in a bank
What did Encyclopedia set up in the garage?
A detective agency
Who seeks help for a dispute over a tent with the Tigers boys' club?
Clarence Smith
Who is the leader of the Tigers boys' club?
Bugs Meany
What kind of skills does Encyclopedia use to prove Clarence's innocence?
Deductive skills
Who hires Encyclopedia to verify the authenticity of a sword?
Peter Clinton
Who does Peter suspect is behind the trade involving the sword?
Bugs Meany
Where does Encyclopedia visit to examine the sword?
The Tigers' clubhouse
What challenge does Bugs Meany present to Encyclopedia?
Bugs challenges Encyclopedia's knowledge of Civil War history
What could determine the authenticity of the sword?
The sword's inscription
What does the text suggest about the sword?
It may hold historical significance
What recurring role does Bugs Meany have in the stories?
Troublemaker
What abilities of Encyclopedia are showcased in the stories?
Intelligence and problem-solving abilities
What motivates Encyclopedia and his partner to open a savings account at the bank?
fearing for the safety of their money in a shoebox
How does the robber disguise himself during the bank robbery?
with a hat and a handkerchief over his face
Why are the police unable to charge the man they catch with the robbery?
he only had a loaf of bread in the yellow bag, not the stolen money
What makes it difficult to prove the robber's involvement in the crime?
the robber's face was covered and no one can identify him
Who is the beggar involved in the bank robbery?
Blind Tom
Where do Encyclopedia and Sally encounter Blind Tom?
at a run-down hotel
What does Encyclopedia reveal to Sally after rushing her out of the hotel?
Blind Tom was involved in the robbery
Why does Encyclopedia believe Blind Tom was involved in the robbery?
Blind Tom helped in the robbery
What does the text set the stage for Encyclopedia Brown to do?
solve the case of the bank robbery involving Blind Tom
What kind of mystery does the story establish?
a mystery around the involvement of Blind Tom in the bank robbery
What does the text build suspense around?
the involvement of Blind Tom in the bank robbery
What does the story set the stage for?
the resolution of the case of the bank robbery involving Blind Tom
Who wore the necklace at the party, and what was the purpose of displaying it?
Miss Stark wore the necklace at the party to show it off. The purpose of displaying it was for Mrs. Van Tweedle to sell it to the highest bidder on the stroke of midnight, with the money going to the Community Chest.
What happened to Miss Stark at the party, and how was the necklace stolen?
Miss Stark felt ill and went to rest in the guest room. While she was in the room, two shots rang out, and when Chief Brown entered, he found Miss Stark in a faint and the necklace stolen from her neck.
How did the thief escape, and what was the danger Miss Stark faced during the theft?
The thief escaped through the window, and two bullets were found in the wall above the bed. Miss Stark was lucky that she wasn't killed during the theft.
What did Chief Brown do to ensure Miss Stark's safety, and what information could Miss Stark provide after the theft?
Chief Brown went into the guest room ahead of Miss Stark to make sure no one was there, then had her lock the door while he stood guard in the hall. Miss Stark could provide little information after the theft as everything had happened quickly, and she had fainted before she could see the thief.
Who is the detective interested in solving cases in the text?
Encyclopedia
What is the name of the boy who denies being in Dr. Vivian Wilson’s office?
Billy
How is Billy's lie exposed by Encyclopedia?
Encyclopedia mentions the pair of roller skates that Billy took
Where is the popular spot in Idaville where Mr. O'Hara's drugstore is located?
Idaville
What does the boy in the drugstore order along with a chocolate soda?
A triple helping of ice cream
Where is the egg spinning contest set to take place?
Behind the school at nine in the morning
What does the gang suspect in Eddie Phelan's victories?
Foul play
What does the gang plan to do to verify if it's the same egg that Eddie spins in the contest?
Mark Eddie's egg
What does the gang wait for Encyclopedia to discuss about a boy named Eddie Phelan?
To discuss Eddie Phelan, a champion egg spinner
What accidentally happens to the egg in the drugstore?
It knocks against the glass and drops out of sight
Where does Encyclopedia head after leaving the drugstore?
Home
What is the name of the drugstore where the egg spinning incident takes place?
Mr. O'Hara's drugstore
Who was at the dentist's office when Sally Kimball's roller skates were stolen?
Encyclopedia Brown
How many floors did the medical building where the theft occurred have?
Three
What was the name of the boy suspected by Encyclopedia in the roller skates theft?
Billy Haggerty
What did Encyclopedia intend to do with the broken skates?
Give them to Sally Kimball
Who doubted that the skates would be recovered?
Dr. Vivian Wilson
What did Encyclopedia plan to do with Sally Kimball at the Haggertys' house?
Meet for a potentially challenging investigation
What did Encyclopedia fix for Sally before the skates were stolen?
The skates
How many offices were used by doctors and dentists in the medical building?
Fifteen
What did Encyclopedia suspect Billy Haggerty of having when he was at the medical building?
A sprained wrist
Who was determined to find the stolen roller skates?
Encyclopedia Brown
Who was pulling one of Encyclopedia's teeth when the skates disappeared?
Dr. Vivian Wilson
Who was Sally Kimball to Encyclopedia in the investigation?
His partner
Who is suspected of stealing a necklace and a gun at a party?
Miss Stark
Where does Encyclopedia Brown deduce that Miss Stark hid the stolen items?
in a hatbox in the guest room
What clue does the thief leave after breaking into Mr. Patch's storeroom?
a letter 'L' on the back of his jacket
What does Encyclopedia Brown suggest doing to the knife's handle to make it appear that fingerprints were preserved?
wrapping it
Who do Encyclopedia Brown and Mr. Patch confront about the knife found in the watermelon?
the Lions, a boys' club
Where does Officer Murphy find the hidden necklace and gun?
in the room
What did Miss Stark expect to do after leaving the hospital?
retrieve the stolen items
What was Miss Stark's mistake regarding the stolen items?
leaving them in the room
What reaction do the Lions, a boys' club, have when shown the knife in the watermelon?
suspicious
What did Mr. Patch do to the thief's fingerprints on the knife?
wiped them off
What did the thief use to break into Mr. Patch's storeroom?
a knife
Where were the stolen items hidden in the first case?
in a hatbox in the guest room
How did Encyclopedia Brown solve the case of the champion egg spinner?
Encyclopedia discovered that Eddie was using the same egg Charlie marked.
What did Encyclopedia prove in the case of the scattered cards to show Clarence's innocence?
He showed that the ground inside the tent was dry, indicating that Clarence did not steal the tent.
How did Encyclopedia determine that the Civil War sword was a fake?
He realized the sword was a fake because it mentioned the battle of Bull Run and used the word 'first' before the second battle occurred.
Who did Encyclopedia conclude was Merko's grandson in the case of Merko's grandson?
Fred Gibson, with the Great Merko being a woman.
How did Encyclopedia expose Blind Tom in the case of the bank robber?
He revealed that Blind Tom was not actually blind and was involved in the bank robbery.
How did Encyclopedia deduce that John Abbot did not just arrive from a twelve-hour drive in the case of the happy nephew?
The hood of his car was not hot, indicating that he did not just arrive.
How did Encyclopedia expose Miss Stark's lie about not seeing or hearing the thief in the case of the diamond necklace?
He proved the timing of her scream and the shots.
How did Encyclopedia prove that the Lions did not touch the knife in the case of the knife in the watermelon?
He indicated that the knife was buried in the watermelon the whole time and the Lions did not touch it.
Study Notes
Encyclopedia Brown and the Bank Robbery
- Encyclopedia and his partner decide to open a savings account at the bank after fearing for the safety of their money in a shoebox.
- As they arrive at the bank, they witness a robbery in progress.
- The robber, disguised with a hat and a handkerchief over his face, manages to escape the police.
- The police catch a man but cannot charge him with the robbery as he only had a loaf of bread in the yellow bag, not the stolen money.
- The robber's face was covered, and no one can identify him, making it difficult to prove his involvement.
- Encyclopedia learns of a beggar named Blind Tom, who was involved in the robbery and is planning to leave town.
- Encyclopedia and Sally visit Blind Tom's room at a run-down hotel and encounter him there.
- Encyclopedia rushes Sally out of the hotel and reveals to her that Blind Tom was involved in the robbery.
- Encyclopedia knows this because Blind Tom helped in the robbery.
- Blind Tom's involvement in the robbery becomes clear to Encyclopedia, leading to a new development in the case.
- The text sets the stage for Encyclopedia Brown to solve the case of the bank robbery involving Blind Tom.
- The story establishes a mystery and builds suspense around the involvement of Blind Tom in the bank robbery, setting the stage for the resolution of the case.
Encyclopedia Brown Solves Various Cases
- Encyclopedia Brown solves the case of the champion egg spinner by discovering that Eddie was using the same egg Charlie marked.
- In the case of the scattered cards, Encyclopedia proves that Clarence did not steal the tent by showing that the ground inside the tent was dry.
- In the case of the Civil War sword, Encyclopedia realizes the sword is a fake because it mentions the battle of Bull Run and uses the word "first" before the second battle occurred.
- In the case of Merko's grandson, Encyclopedia concludes that Fred Gibson is the Great Merko's grandson, with the Great Merko being a woman.
- In the case of the bank robber, Encyclopedia exposes Blind Tom as not actually blind and reveals his involvement in the bank robbery.
- In the case of the happy nephew, Encyclopedia deduces that John Abbot did not just arrive from a twelve-hour drive, as the hood of his car was not hot.
- In the case of the diamond necklace, Encyclopedia exposes Miss Stark's lie about not seeing or hearing the thief by proving the timing of her scream and the shots.
- In the case of the knife in the watermelon, Encyclopedia proves that the Lions did not touch the knife, indicating that it was buried in the watermelon the whole time.
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