Mystery of the Cryptex and Kidnapping
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What action does Vivian take when she realizes she is in danger?

  • She tries to run away. (correct)
  • She hides under her table.
  • She throws jewelry at the kidnappers.
  • She tries to call the police.

What does Vivian push when the Kidnappers try to grab her?

  • A book (correct)
  • A stack of books
  • A jewelry box
  • A lamp

What evidence is found by investigators at the crime scene during Vivian’s kidnapping?

  • A set of keys
  • A broken mask
  • A torn piece of clothing
  • A rare earring (correct)

During the investigation, who discovers a mysterious book at the crime scene?

<p>Rosie, one of Vivians' friends (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is contained inside of the old book which is the object of interest at the crime scene?

<p>A cyrptrex and a tone cassette (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language do Lena and the Special Agent, Marie, converse in?

<p>English (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the mysterious, distorted voice tell Laura during her phone call?

<p>You're in danger (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the profession of Vivian from the scene?

<p>An Antique Dealer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Laura decide to run away from the police?

<p>Because she received a call stating the police were following false leads that pointed to her. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the girls discover inside the old book?

<p>A Cryptex and a sound cassette. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term did Lena use to describe the metal object they found in the book?

<p>A Cryptex. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Lena suggest they consult about how to use a Cryptex?

<p>Professor Dr. Sofie Deveraux. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial sound heard when the sound cassette was played?

<p>Static noise and hissing. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the girls' search, as mentioned by Laura?

<p>To find someone called Vivian and prove their innocence. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Alice's role at the meeting?

<p>Professor Dr. Sofie Deveraux's assistant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What question did Sofie ask Alice at the end of the scene?

<p>Can you help me filter out the noise? (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who created the Cryptex?

<p>Da Vinci (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the chemical inside the Cryptex?

<p>To destroy the secret inside if opened incorrectly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Laura realize about the melody played from the cassette?

<p>It’s the music notes from a picture of DaVinci's last supper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the phrase 'In umbra latet casa, Frondibus et aere circumdata. Quid intus est? Intrabisne?'?

<p>It is a riddle hinting at the location of the old cabin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which object found inside the cabin is linked to the Cryptex code?

<p>Statues of Roman Gods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the absence of Neptun on the wall important?

<p>He is the code to open the Cryptex (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long is the Cryptex password?

<p>6 letters (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language is used in the riddle about the hut and the woods?

<p>Latin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason Sofie is concerned about the Cryptex?

<p>It is linked to a feud between two secret societies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action was Sofie trying to force Alice to do?

<p>To shoot Laura, Rosie and Lena. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Sofie, what was the key difference between the Confrérie des Illumine and the Societa Umbra?

<p>One wanted to share knowledge and the other wanted to control it. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Alice ultimately refuse to shoot Laura, Rosie and Lena as directed by Sofie?

<p>She realized how much she was being manipulated and used by Sofie. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Umbra do to try and frame the girls?

<p>They placed their earring at a crime scene. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Marie say to Sofie when she arrives on the scene?

<p>She informs them that they are surrounded and must surrender. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the relationship between Sofie and Alice?

<p>Alice is Sofie's loyal underling, who does what she is told to do. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was it that saved the girls from Sofie?

<p>The Police. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Vivian

The main character, an antique dealer, who becomes kidnapped.

The Girls

A group of friends who investigate Vivian's disappearance.

Mysterious Book

A mysterious book that Vivian keeps hidden.

Special Agent Duclaire

A special agent investigating Vivian's disappearance.

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Veritas Occulta

A hidden truth or secret that is revealed throughout the story.

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The Kidnappers

The individuals who kidnap Vivian.

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Cryptex

A type of container used to protect a secret message.

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Audio Cassette

A sound recording used to convey messages or clues.

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What is a Cryptex?

A device used to protect a secret message.

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What is the Cryptex used for?

An ancient device invented by Leonardo Da Vinci, used to guard secrets. It operates by aligning letters in a specific order to unlock it.

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What was found in the old book?

The girls discovered an old book that contained both a Cryptex and a sound cassette, suggesting a hidden message or secret.

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What is a cassette player?

It is a device used to record and playback audio, often in the form of a magnetic tape.

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Who is Alice?

Alice is the assistant to Professor Sofie Deveraux, an expert on ancient devices.

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What is their goal?

The group wants to decode and decrypt the information on the Cryptex and the sound cassette.

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What did the sound cassette contain?

The sound cassette contained distorted audio that needed to be filtered and cleaned using specialized techniques.

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Why does Laura think they are in danger?

The girls suspect the police are following false leads, potentially directed towards them. This reinforces the idea that someone is manipulating events to frame or harm the girls.

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Confrérie des Illumine and Societa Umbra

Two secret societies engaged in a long-standing conflict.

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Planting Evidence

A strategy to ensure their involvement in the crime.

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Betrayal

The act of disobeying or rebelling against someone in authority.

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Power and Control

The ability to manipulate and control others through fear or intimidation.

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Monster

A person who is unhesitant to use violence to achieve their goals.

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Climax

The final confrontation between the protagonists and antagonists.

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Police

A group that enforces law and order.

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What is an invisible ink message?

A secret message or clue hidden within the pages of a book using invisible ink. It can only be revealed using a blacklight flashlight.

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What is the key melody?

A musical tune that plays a crucial role in solving a mystery. It's associated with a specific artwork or image, potentially holding clues about the location or solution.

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What is the Latin riddle about the cabin?

A Latin phrase that appears in a riddle leading the characters to a specific location. The phrase provides clues about the location's attributes and invites the characters to enter.

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What is the significance of missing Roman God?

A collection of images, books, and statues representing all the Roman gods except Neptune, suggesting a missing element or clue related to Neptune's domain.

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Who is Neptune?

A Roman god associated with the sea and water, his absence in the collection of Roman deities in the cabin points to a crucial password needed to open the Cryptex.

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Who are the investigators?

A group of friends working together to solve a mystery, each bringing their unique skills and knowledge to contribute to the investigation.

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What is the Cryptex code?

A 6-letter code used to unlock the Cryptex, requiring the investigators to decipher the hidden clues and use their knowledge to form the correct combination.

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Study Notes

Scene 1 Summary

  • Vivian, an antique dealer, is at her work station when the kidnappers arrive.
  • She attempts to escape but is apprehended.
  • The kidnappers take her out of her shop.
  • They later leave her with jewelry.

Scene 2 Summary

  • Characters encounter police outside of a store; they investigate.
  • Characters enter the store and discuss with investigators.
  • Friends of Vivian visit her, revealing their identities.
  • The characters identify themselves as Vivian's friends.

Scene 3 Summary

  • Characters discover a book, a Cryptex, and a cassette.
  • They discuss the contents.
  • Characters discover the Cryptex needs a code.
  • A specialist, Sofie, aids in deciphering the code.

Scene 3.1 Summary

  • Introduction of Sofie Deveraux and her assistant, Alice Shaw.
  • Lena, Rosie, and Laura meet the experts.

Scene 3.2 Summary

  • Characters examine the cassette, discovering a melody.
  • The discussion involves a DaVinci invention called Cryptex, which has a secret code.
  • They try to decipher the meaning of the melody.

Scene 4 Summary

  • Characters visit a secluded cabin in the woods.
  • The environment features depictions of Roman Gods.

Scene 5 Summary

  • The characters get caught up in a historical drama involving two societies (the Confrérie de Illumine and the Societa Umbra).
  • The societies struggled to control the world, dating back to the 15th century.

Scene 6 Summary

  • The characters discover a piece of paper with a code.
  • They attempt to discover the hidden meaning of the paper.
  • The body of the antique dealer, Vivian, is found.

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