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What was the initial assumption made about the box before realizing its true location?
What was the initial assumption made about the box before realizing its true location?
- It was damaged beyond repair.
- It was lost during the day.
- It was given to Sludge.
- It was inside a crate. (correct)
What clue did the narrator find significant in solving the case?
What clue did the narrator find significant in solving the case?
- Rosamond had many crates.
- Sludge was afraid to move.
- Claude was looking above the crate. (correct)
- The box was larger than the crate.
How did the narrator determine where the crate was obtained?
How did the narrator determine where the crate was obtained?
- By visiting Rosamond's house.
- By checking the grocery list.
- By observing crates in the supermarket. (correct)
- By asking Claude directly.
What was Rosamond's reaction when she found her box?
What was Rosamond's reaction when she found her box?
What does the narrator see in the crystal ball at the end?
What does the narrator see in the crystal ball at the end?
What description does Rosamond give for her box?
What description does Rosamond give for her box?
Why does Claude claim he put down the crate?
Why does Claude claim he put down the crate?
Who does Nate the Great think might have taken Rosamond's box?
Who does Nate the Great think might have taken Rosamond's box?
Where does Nate plan to search for boxes after talking to Finley?
Where does Nate plan to search for boxes after talking to Finley?
What is the outcome of Nate's visit to the supermarket?
What is the outcome of Nate's visit to the supermarket?
What realization does Nate have about the missing box?
What realization does Nate have about the missing box?
What does Nate see on top of the junk at the town dump?
What does Nate see on top of the junk at the town dump?
What does Rosamond's box ultimately say when Nate retrieves it?
What does Rosamond's box ultimately say when Nate retrieves it?
How does Nate feel about dumps?
How does Nate feel about dumps?
What item takes precedence over the box in the characters' minds?
What item takes precedence over the box in the characters' minds?
What did Rosamond charge for reading the future?
What did Rosamond charge for reading the future?
What did Rosamond claim was missing?
What did Rosamond claim was missing?
What distraction did Sludge exhibit during the conversation?
What distraction did Sludge exhibit during the conversation?
What did Rosamond use the money box for?
What did Rosamond use the money box for?
Who helped Rosamond set up her business?
Who helped Rosamond set up her business?
What was one of the items Rosamond set up for her business?
What was one of the items Rosamond set up for her business?
What did Rosamond say about the famous box?
What did Rosamond say about the famous box?
Study Notes
Nate the Great and His Adventure
- Nate the Great, a detective, and his dog, Sludge, visit Rosamond who runs a crystal ball fortune-telling business.
- Rosamond claims her empty money box is missing, prompting Nate to take on the case.
Key Characters
- Nate the Great: The protagonist and detective.
- Sludge: Nate's loyal dog.
- Rosamond: A girl with four cats who predicts futures; she is the victim of the missing box.
- Claude: Rosamond's helper who unknowingly covers the box with a crate.
The Mystery
- Rosamond's box is defined as white, labeled “ROSAMOND,” and able to hold $100 in pennies.
- The box disappears after Rosamond and Claude leave it unattended, with only cans of tuna fish remaining in disarray.
Investigation Progress
- Nate interviews Claude, who last saw the box before he went into the garage.
- After hearing about the tuna cans and Claude's clumsiness, Nate suspects the box was taken while neither Rosamond nor Claude were watching.
Clue Gathering
- Nate visits Finley, who owns a rat and chews through boxes, to check if he may have taken Rosamond's box.
- Finley suggests looking at the supermarket or the dump for empty boxes, hinting at where junk might accumulate.
The Search
- At the supermarket, Nate looks for boxes but finds none suitable with Rosamond’s name; instead, he is distracted by free pancake samples.
- Recollecting essential details leads Nate to deduce that the box could be in the dump.
The Dump Discovery
- The dump is portrayed as chaotic and uninviting, filled with damaged and unwanted items.
- Upon climbing a heap of junk, Nate finds a box but it turns out to be a "RAT HOUSE" box, not Rosamond's.
Solution Revelation
- Nate realizes the importance of looking down; Claude had not checked his surroundings, leading to the oversight of the box's location.
- With Rosamond’s crate flipped upside down, it had hidden the box underneath.
Conclusion
- Rosamond retrieves her box and expresses gratitude, promising Nate several free fortune readings.
- Nate humorously predicts that he and Sludge will disappear, leading to their exit.
Themes and Lessons
- Detective work requires careful observation and consideration of all evidence.
- Clarity in communication and understanding tasks is critical (Claude’s mistake).
- Friendship and loyalty between Nate and Sludge highlight the bond in their adventures.
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