The Case of the Gasping Garbage Quiz

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What genre is The Case of the Gasping Garbage?

Mystery

Adventure

Non-Fiction

Fiction (correct)

Based on the descriptions of Doyle on pgs 1 and 2, what can you infer about him?

He is a 5th grader with wild hair the color of cinnamon toast, wears glasses, has a homemade lab, calls himself a science detective, and has a mother who is a caterer and a father who owned a science equipment and supply company.

Where does the beginning of the story take place?

At Mossy Lake, in Drake Doyle's lab and at Gabby Talberg's basement.

When Gabby called Doyle, how did he know that her call was very important?

She hurriedly mentioned there was a monster in his garbage can and that she heard loud noises. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Nell Fossey?

A 5th grader, beginner scientist with coffee-colored hair in a ponytail, she is a vegetarian and her mother is a biology professor at Mossy Lake University. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'first rule of science'?

He couldn't allow his excitement to overwhelm his good scientific sense. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Drake remain calm as Gabby told him her problem?

He couldn't allow his excitement to overwhelm his good scientific sense. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Frisco and what can we infer about what type of scientist he is?

James Frisco is depicted as a bad, mad scientist who doesn't use good judgment or scientific methods. Signup and view all the answers

What is the problem with Gabby's garbage can?

The garbage can was making loud noises like a blood-sucking monster. Signup and view all the answers

How do Drake and Nell feel about the mystery of the gasping garbage can?

They discover that Gabby's father threw away flour and yeast that created the burping sound because it was heated up. Signup and view all the answers

What do Drake and Nell decide to do with the garbage can after they finish inspecting it at Gabby's house?

They decide to take the garbage can back to the lab for further analysis. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Mr. Doyle roll his eyes while he is talking to Drake?

He is a little bit worried about Drake and Nell's safety. Signup and view all the answers

What clues let Drake and Nell know that there was no monster in the garbage can?

<ol> <li>Sounded hollow 2. Wasn't heavy 3. Warm environment 4. Smelled like bread 5. Gabby's dad is a baker.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is actually in the can?

Yeast and flour. Signup and view all the answers

What makes the garbage can burp?

The yeast in the garbage can was producing carbon dioxide gas, which escaped and made the burping sound. Signup and view all the answers

Using context clues, what do you think the meaning of the word 'culprit' is?

People who are to blame for the crime. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Genre and Setting

The Case of the Gasping Garbage is classified as fiction.
The story begins in Mossy Lake, specifically at Drake Doyle's lab and Gabby Talberg's basement.

Character Profiles

Drake Doyle: A 5th grader with wild cinnamon toast-colored hair and glasses, operates a homemade lab, and considers himself a science detective. His parents have careers in catering and science supplies.
Gabby Talberg: An acquaintance of Drake who faces an unusual problem with her garbage can.
Nell Fossey: A fellow 5th grader and budding scientist with coffee-colored ponytail hair and a vegetarian diet. Her mother is a biology professor.

Plot Developments

Gabby calls Drake in distress, claiming there is a "monster" in her garbage can, which is making loud noises.
The "first rule of science" emphasized by Drake is to remain calm and use good judgment, despite excitement.
Gabby's garbage can is making sounds similar to a "blood-sucking monster," prompting investigation.

Scientific Investigation

Drake and Nell approach the situation with caution, reflecting on their scientific training.
Upon inspecting the garbage can, they conclude that it contains flour and yeast creating sounds from gas buildup.

Resolution

Clues indicating there is no real monster include the garbage can sounding hollow, being light, warm, emitting a bread-like smell, and Gabby's dad being a baker.
The actual contents of the garbage can are identified as yeast and flour, which produce carbon dioxide gas causing a burping sound.

Character Dynamics

Mr. Doyle expresses concern for Drake and Nell's safety while engaging in their scientific adventures.
James Frisco is characterized as a "bad, mad scientist" due to his poor judgment and disregard for scientific methods.

Vocabulary Insight

The term "culprit," referenced in the story, refers to individuals responsible for a wrongdoing or issue.

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Test your knowledge of 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage', a children's fiction story set in Mossy Lake. Explore the characters, plot developments, and unique problem that leads to a science detective adventure. See how well you understand the key elements of this engaging tale!