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What did Megan find in the tree fort?
What did Megan find in the tree fort?
- A book
- A toy
- A flashlight
- Her glasses (correct)
What sound did Megan hear from nearby?
What sound did Megan hear from nearby?
- Birds chirping
- Children laughing
- Crackling like dry wood splintering (correct)
- Music playing
Where did Megan hear the noise coming from?
Where did Megan hear the noise coming from?
- Two or three houses down (correct)
- From the sky
- Right next to her
- From the tree fort
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
What did Megan hope she had left in the tree fort?
What did Megan hope she had left in the tree fort?
What did Megan do when she heard the noise again?
What did Megan do when she heard the noise again?
What did Noah do when he reached the zoo entrance?
What did Noah do when he reached the zoo entrance?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
How did Mr. Tall Tail's tail look like?
How did Mr. Tall Tail's tail look like?
Why was the zoo nearly empty that day?
Why was the zoo nearly empty that day?
How did Noah know the shortest path to the langur house?
How did Noah know the shortest path to the langur house?
What was the zoo attendant's reaction when Noah flashed his membership card?
What was the zoo attendant's reaction when Noah flashed his membership card?
What does Megan see when she looks through her binoculars?
What does Megan see when she looks through her binoculars?
Who dismisses Megan's claims about the monkeys escaping from the zoo?
Who dismisses Megan's claims about the monkeys escaping from the zoo?
What animals escape from their exhibit at the zoo?
What animals escape from their exhibit at the zoo?
What does Megan do after seeing the monkeys and writing about it in her diary?
What does Megan do after seeing the monkeys and writing about it in her diary?
What does the text hint about the girl's diary entries?
What does the text hint about the girl's diary entries?
Who finds the frog exhibit empty?
Who finds the frog exhibit empty?
What is the name of the club created by Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What is the name of the club created by Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What does Noah find that belongs to the Action Scouts?
What does Noah find that belongs to the Action Scouts?
Where does Noah find a pile of high-tech spy equipment?
Where does Noah find a pile of high-tech spy equipment?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
What signals the beginning of the story in the text?
What signals the beginning of the story in the text?
What has Megan's disappearance left Noah with?
What has Megan's disappearance left Noah with?
What does Noah find on his pillow after the bird flies into his room?
What does Noah find on his pillow after the bird flies into his room?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
Why does Noah sneak out of school early?
Why does Noah sneak out of school early?
What is Noah's main emotional state as he tries to understand the bird's message?
What is Noah's main emotional state as he tries to understand the bird's message?
What is Noah's family preoccupied with?
What is Noah's family preoccupied with?
What is the content of the hidden message on the paper dropped by the bird?
What is the content of the hidden message on the paper dropped by the bird?
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
Where did Megan find her glasses in the tree fort?
Where did Megan find her glasses in the tree fort?
What did Megan hear from nearby before she went to investigate?
What did Megan hear from nearby before she went to investigate?
What did Megan see when she looked through her binoculars?
What did Megan see when she looked through her binoculars?
What did Megan hope she had left in the tree fort?
What did Megan hope she had left in the tree fort?
What was the sudden noise that broke through the trees?
What was the sudden noise that broke through the trees?
What does Megan use to observe her neighborhood and the zoo?
What does Megan use to observe her neighborhood and the zoo?
What does Megan see escaping from the zoo and climbing over houses?
What does Megan see escaping from the zoo and climbing over houses?
Who dismisses Megan's claims about the monkey sighting?
Who dismisses Megan's claims about the monkey sighting?
What animals escape from their exhibit at the zoo?
What animals escape from their exhibit at the zoo?
What does Megan do after writing about the monkey sighting in her diary?
What does Megan do after writing about the monkey sighting in her diary?
What does the text hint about the girl's diary entries?
What does the text hint about the girl's diary entries?
What does Noah find in Fort Scout?
What does Noah find in Fort Scout?
What does Noah find at the zoo entrance?
What does Noah find at the zoo entrance?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
Who does Noah hope will see the distress flag at the zoo and come running?
Who does Noah hope will see the distress flag at the zoo and come running?
What has Megan's disappearance left Noah with?
What has Megan's disappearance left Noah with?
What signals the beginning of the story in the text?
What signals the beginning of the story in the text?
What was the purpose of Noah visiting the zoo?
What was the purpose of Noah visiting the zoo?
How did Noah gain entry to the zoo?
How did Noah gain entry to the zoo?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
What was the physical appearance of Mr. Tall Tail's tail?
What was the physical appearance of Mr. Tall Tail's tail?
Why was the zoo nearly empty that day?
Why was the zoo nearly empty that day?
What was the significance of Noah storming across the pavement?
What was the significance of Noah storming across the pavement?
What does Noah find on his pillow after the bird flies into his room?
What does Noah find on his pillow after the bird flies into his room?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
Why does Noah sneak out of school early?
Why does Noah sneak out of school early?
What is Noah's main emotional state as he tries to understand the bird's message?
What is Noah's main emotional state as he tries to understand the bird's message?
What does Noah find that belongs to the Action Scouts?
What does Noah find that belongs to the Action Scouts?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
What does Noah think might be connected to Megan's disappearance?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What did Noah recognize on the chart near the entrance of the exhibit?
What did Noah recognize on the chart near the entrance of the exhibit?
What was the name of the bird that Noah recognized on the chart?
What was the name of the bird that Noah recognized on the chart?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did Noah think the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit resembled?
What did Noah think the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit resembled?
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere inside the Forest of Flight exhibit?
Which of the following best describes the atmosphere inside the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Noah see inside the pool?
What did Noah see inside the pool?
What did Ella mean by 'stalling isn't going to make it funnier'?
What did Ella mean by 'stalling isn't going to make it funnier'?
Who dismissed Richie's joke by saying 'We're just not six anymore'?
Who dismissed Richie's joke by saying 'We're just not six anymore'?
What did Richie see in the pool that made Noah and Ella quiet?
What did Richie see in the pool that made Noah and Ella quiet?
Where did the beam of light seen by Noah come from?
Where did the beam of light seen by Noah come from?
What does Noah find in his jacket pocket at the zoo?
What does Noah find in his jacket pocket at the zoo?
What is the weather like during the meeting at the zoo entrance?
What is the weather like during the meeting at the zoo entrance?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What does Noah confide in Ella and Richie about?
What does Noah confide in Ella and Richie about?
What does the interaction at school and the subsequent meeting at the zoo reveal about Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What does the interaction at school and the subsequent meeting at the zoo reveal about Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What does the setting of the zoo and the weather conditions add to the unfolding mystery?
What does the setting of the zoo and the weather conditions add to the unfolding mystery?
What does Noah do after the birds eventually stop flying in the Forest of Flight?
What does Noah do after the birds eventually stop flying in the Forest of Flight?
What does the zoo employee notice at the end of the text?
What does the zoo employee notice at the end of the text?
What does Noah do with Megan's note about the birds?
What does Noah do with Megan's note about the birds?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What significant event does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight?
What significant event does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight?
What does Noah feel like when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
What does Noah feel like when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What is the setting of the zoo's Arctic Town like?
What is the setting of the zoo's Arctic Town like?
What do the children witness at the Polar Pool's underwater tunnel during their initial visit?
What do the children witness at the Polar Pool's underwater tunnel during their initial visit?
What do the children hope to witness by staying in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close?
What do the children hope to witness by staying in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What is the purpose of the zoo's Arctic Town in the story?
What is the purpose of the zoo's Arctic Town in the story?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Noah see inside the pool?
What did Noah see inside the pool?
What did Ella mean by 'stalling isn’t going to make it funnier'?
What did Ella mean by 'stalling isn’t going to make it funnier'?
What significant event does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight?
What significant event does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight?
What does Megan do after writing about the monkey sighting in her diary?
What does Megan do after writing about the monkey sighting in her diary?
What does Noah hope will see the distress flag at the zoo and come running?
What does Noah hope will see the distress flag at the zoo and come running?
What did Noah recognize on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What did Noah recognize on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What did the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit remind Noah of?
What did the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit remind Noah of?
What invaded Noah as he strolled through the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What invaded Noah as he strolled through the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit display pictures of?
What did the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit display pictures of?
What does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What does Noah witness in the Forest of Flight exhibit?
How does Noah feel when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
How does Noah feel when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
What does the zoo employee do when he interrupts Noah in the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What does the zoo employee do when he interrupts Noah in the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What does Noah do with Megan's note about the birds?
What does Noah do with Megan's note about the birds?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What does the zoo employee notice, hinting at a potential mystery or secret?
What does the zoo employee notice, hinting at a potential mystery or secret?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What do the children hope to witness by staying in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close?
What do the children hope to witness by staying in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close?
What does the zoo's Arctic Town resemble?
What does the zoo's Arctic Town resemble?
What do the children find at the Polar Pool area during their initial visit?
What do the children find at the Polar Pool area during their initial visit?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What did Megan's note raise suspicions about?
What did Megan's note raise suspicions about?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What is the main focus of the children's investigation at the zoo?
What does the setting of the zoo and the weather conditions add to the story?
What does the setting of the zoo and the weather conditions add to the story?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What does the interaction at school and the subsequent meeting at the zoo reveal about Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What does the interaction at school and the subsequent meeting at the zoo reveal about Noah, Ella, and Richie?
What do the details about Noah's behavior and the revelation about the zoo animals indicate?
What do the details about Noah's behavior and the revelation about the zoo animals indicate?
What does the story set the stage for?
What does the story set the stage for?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Richie joke about in the tunnel?
What did Noah see inside the pool that made him quiet?
What did Noah see inside the pool that made him quiet?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
What was unique about the langur exhibit?
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
What did Megan use to try and see what was making the noise?
What did the zoo employee notice at the end of the text?
What did the zoo employee notice at the end of the text?
What does Noah find in his jacket pocket at the zoo?
What does Noah find in his jacket pocket at the zoo?
What does Noah do after the birds eventually stop flying in the Forest of Flight?
What does Noah do after the birds eventually stop flying in the Forest of Flight?
What does the zoo employee notice, hinting at a potential mystery or secret?
What does the zoo employee notice, hinting at a potential mystery or secret?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What is Noah's main concern at the end of the text?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
What does Noah notice about the message on the paper dropped by the bird?
How does Noah feel when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
How does Noah feel when the birds create a chaotic and overwhelming experience for him?
What does Noah do after the employee warns him about the zoo closing?
What does Noah do after the employee warns him about the zoo closing?
What leads Noah to seek help from the Action Scouts?
What leads Noah to seek help from the Action Scouts?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What do Ella and Richie notice about Noah at school?
What does the weather condition add to the unfolding mystery?
What does the weather condition add to the unfolding mystery?
What does Noah confide in Ella and Richie about?
What does Noah confide in Ella and Richie about?
What does the story set the stage for the Action Scouts to embark on?
What does the story set the stage for the Action Scouts to embark on?
What does Noah's encounter with the zoo and his friends reveal?
What does Noah's encounter with the zoo and his friends reveal?
What did Megan observe at the Polar Pool in Arctic Town?
What did Megan observe at the Polar Pool in Arctic Town?
What did the children witness in the exhibit's underwater tunnel at the Polar Pool?
What did the children witness in the exhibit's underwater tunnel at the Polar Pool?
What do the children do when they do not observe anything unusual during their initial visit to the tunnel?
What do the children do when they do not observe anything unusual during their initial visit to the tunnel?
What do the children recall about Megan's note while waiting in the tunnel?
What do the children recall about Megan's note while waiting in the tunnel?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What does the text emphasize about the zoo's Arctic Town?
What does the text emphasize about the zoo's Arctic Town?
What was the name of the bird Noah recognized on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What was the name of the bird Noah recognized on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What material were the walls and roof of the Forest of Flight exhibit made of?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did the Forest of Flight exhibit look and feel like to Noah?
What did Noah do upon recognizing the bird on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What did Noah do upon recognizing the bird on the chart near the entrance of the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What was the atmosphere like inside the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What was the atmosphere like inside the Forest of Flight exhibit?
What did the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit remind Noah of?
What did the building housing the Forest of Flight exhibit remind Noah of?
What is the Dark Lands filled with, according to Ella?
What is the Dark Lands filled with, according to Ella?
What does Mr. Darby suggest might be the only way to free Megan from the Dark Lands?
What does Mr. Darby suggest might be the only way to free Megan from the Dark Lands?
What does Mr. Darby describe the sasquatches as?
What does Mr. Darby describe the sasquatches as?
What does Noah feel when he hears that Megan might be trapped in the Dark Lands?
What does Noah feel when he hears that Megan might be trapped in the Dark Lands?
What does Mr. Darby reveal about Megan's potential whereabouts?
What does Mr. Darby reveal about Megan's potential whereabouts?
What does Ella liken herself to when Noah glances at her?
What does Ella liken herself to when Noah glances at her?
What time did Richie report when Noah asked him about the time?
What time did Richie report when Noah asked him about the time?
What did the elephants back up with ho-hum ease?
What did the elephants back up with ho-hum ease?
What did the monkeys scurry up nearby trees with in their teeth?
What did the monkeys scurry up nearby trees with in their teeth?
What did Noah realize about the time since his adventure first began?
What did Noah realize about the time since his adventure first began?
What did the two lions step forward to pull back?
What did the two lions step forward to pull back?
What did the additional five elephants carry into the clearing?
What did the additional five elephants carry into the clearing?
What was the purpose of the two-year expedition launched by the Secret Society 87 years ago?
What was the purpose of the two-year expedition launched by the Secret Society 87 years ago?
What seals off the Dark Lands and holds back the sasquatches?
What seals off the Dark Lands and holds back the sasquatches?
Why did the Secret Society not inform the family about the Dark Lands and the Chamber of Lights?
Why did the Secret Society not inform the family about the Dark Lands and the Chamber of Lights?
Why is the man who walks in the shadows considered a significant threat?
Why is the man who walks in the shadows considered a significant threat?
Why has the Secret Society not gone into the Dark Lands to search for Megan?
Why has the Secret Society not gone into the Dark Lands to search for Megan?
What is the Chamber of Lights?
What is the Chamber of Lights?
Who are the 'Gifteds' in the Secret Council's society?
Who are the 'Gifteds' in the Secret Council's society?
What is the attire of the Secret Council members, particularly Mr. Darby?
What is the attire of the Secret Council members, particularly Mr. Darby?
What is the main concern addressed by the man from the crowd to Noah?
What is the main concern addressed by the man from the crowd to Noah?
Where is Megan believed to be, according to the Secret Council's discussion?
Where is Megan believed to be, according to the Secret Council's discussion?
How are the animals treated in the Secret Council's world?
How are the animals treated in the Secret Council's world?
How do the Council members react to the animals' presence?
How do the Council members react to the animals' presence?
What did Mr. Darby announce without council discussion?
What did Mr. Darby announce without council discussion?
Who stands up to the council, demanding respect for herself and her friend?
Who stands up to the council, demanding respect for herself and her friend?
What animals prepare for the operation in front of the Dark Lands entrance?
What animals prepare for the operation in front of the Dark Lands entrance?
What does the city feel like as the scouts watch the operation unfold?
What does the city feel like as the scouts watch the operation unfold?
What do concerned citizens offer the scouts as the operation is about to commence?
What do concerned citizens offer the scouts as the operation is about to commence?
What does the Secret Council unanimously vote in favor of?
What does the Secret Council unanimously vote in favor of?
What did Noah do as the sasquatches closed in on them?
What did Noah do as the sasquatches closed in on them?
How did Podgy respond as the sasquatches closed in on them?
How did Podgy respond as the sasquatches closed in on them?
What did Noah see as Podgy rose into the air?
What did Noah see as Podgy rose into the air?
How did Podgy move once he was above the trees?
How did Podgy move once he was above the trees?
How high did Noah estimate they were off the ground?
How high did Noah estimate they were off the ground?
What did Noah yell as the sasquatches stumbled and fell?
What did Noah yell as the sasquatches stumbled and fell?
What was the emotional reaction of the neighbors when Megan returned home?
What was the emotional reaction of the neighbors when Megan returned home?
How did Megan's mother react when she saw her daughter return home?
How did Megan's mother react when she saw her daughter return home?
What did Noah understand about the emotions of his family?
What did Noah understand about the emotions of his family?
What did Noah's father do when he saw his children return home?
What did Noah's father do when he saw his children return home?
How did Megan react when she reunited with her family?
How did Megan react when she reunited with her family?
What was Noah's perception of the moment when he was bringing his missing sister home?
What was Noah's perception of the moment when he was bringing his missing sister home?
What does Podgy use to distract the sasquatch in the cave?
What does Podgy use to distract the sasquatch in the cave?
How does Podgy attempt to rescue Megan from the sasquatch's grasp?
How does Podgy attempt to rescue Megan from the sasquatch's grasp?
What does the sasquatch grab Megan by when they attempt to flee?
What does the sasquatch grab Megan by when they attempt to flee?
What do Noah and Podgy find in the cave?
What do Noah and Podgy find in the cave?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What action does Podgy take to aid Noah and Megan's escape from the sasquatch?
What action does Podgy take to aid Noah and Megan's escape from the sasquatch?
What causes Podgy to crash into a tree?
What causes Podgy to crash into a tree?
Who comes to rescue Megan, Noah, and Podgy from the sasquatches?
Who comes to rescue Megan, Noah, and Podgy from the sasquatches?
Where do the animals race back to for safety?
Where do the animals race back to for safety?
Who reveals a plan to hide the reason for Megan's disappearance?
Who reveals a plan to hide the reason for Megan's disappearance?
What is the group's reaction to Tank's plan?
What is the group's reaction to Tank's plan?
What is hinted at about addressing Megan's absence?
What is hinted at about addressing Megan's absence?
What is the main reason Mr. Darby invites the kids to join the Action Scouts as Crossers?
What is the main reason Mr. Darby invites the kids to join the Action Scouts as Crossers?
What is the reaction of the neighbors upon seeing Noah and Megan returning home?
What is the reaction of the neighbors upon seeing Noah and Megan returning home?
What is the duration of the adventure in the Secret Zoo?
What is the duration of the adventure in the Secret Zoo?
What do the scouts leave the City of Species with?
What do the scouts leave the City of Species with?
What is the main reaction of Mr. Peters upon seeing Megan?
What is the main reaction of Mr. Peters upon seeing Megan?
What do the police cars and curious neighbors surrounding Noah and Megan's house signify?
What do the police cars and curious neighbors surrounding Noah and Megan's house signify?
What was the odor of the sasquatches described as?
What was the odor of the sasquatches described as?
What did Noah do as Podgy rose into the air?
What did Noah do as Podgy rose into the air?
How high did Noah estimate they were off the ground?
How high did Noah estimate they were off the ground?
What did Noah yell as the sasquatches crashed into one another?
What did Noah yell as the sasquatches crashed into one another?
What did Podgy do as the sasquatches closed in on them?
What did Podgy do as the sasquatches closed in on them?
What did the sasquatches do as Podgy sailed into the stormy sky?
What did the sasquatches do as Podgy sailed into the stormy sky?
What does Podgy use to distract the sasquatch in the cave?
What does Podgy use to distract the sasquatch in the cave?
What action causes the sasquatch to flounder on the cliff?
What action causes the sasquatch to flounder on the cliff?
How does Podgy attempt to rescue Megan from the sasquatch's grasp?
How does Podgy attempt to rescue Megan from the sasquatch's grasp?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What does the sasquatch use to chase Noah and Podgy deeper into the cave?
What does Podgy use to hit the sasquatch's head?
What does Podgy use to hit the sasquatch's head?
What caused Megan and her mother to burst into tears when they reunited?
What caused Megan and her mother to burst into tears when they reunited?
What was Noah's father's immediate reaction upon seeing his children return home?
What was Noah's father's immediate reaction upon seeing his children return home?
What does Mr. Darby invite the kids to join as Crossers?
What does Mr. Darby invite the kids to join as Crossers?
What does Noah do as they bid farewell to the animals and express their gratitude?
What does Noah do as they bid farewell to the animals and express their gratitude?
What did Noah understand about the emotions of his family?
What did Noah understand about the emotions of his family?
What is the duration of the adventure in the Secret Zoo?
What is the duration of the adventure in the Secret Zoo?
What did the neighborhood's reaction to Megan's return signify?
What did the neighborhood's reaction to Megan's return signify?
What do the neighbors react with upon seeing Noah and Megan returning home?
What do the neighbors react with upon seeing Noah and Megan returning home?
What did Mrs. Sanders do when she saw Megan return home?
What did Mrs. Sanders do when she saw Megan return home?
How did Noah feel about the moment of reuniting with Megan?
How did Noah feel about the moment of reuniting with Megan?
What is the main emotional state of the scouts as they leave the City of Species?
What is the main emotional state of the scouts as they leave the City of Species?
What is the reaction of Mr. Peters upon seeing Megan?
What is the reaction of Mr. Peters upon seeing Megan?
What causes Podgy to crash into a tree?
What causes Podgy to crash into a tree?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What drives the plot of the story as the children seek to uncover the mysteries of the zoo?
What does Tank hint at regarding addressing Megan's absence?
What does Tank hint at regarding addressing Megan's absence?
What do the animals do to help the group escape from the sasquatches?
What do the animals do to help the group escape from the sasquatches?
What is the significance of the arrival of the Descenders?
What is the significance of the arrival of the Descenders?
What does Tank reveal a plan for?
What does Tank reveal a plan for?
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Study Notes
Mysterious Bird Message Summary
- Noah waits for help to find his sister but no one comes
- He hears tapping on his window and discovers a small bird outside
- The bird flies into his room and drops a wrinkled piece of paper on his pillow
- The paper has a picture of Mr. Tall Tail from the Clarksville City Zoo
- Noah dismisses the message, but notices tiny holes in some words of the message
- He realizes the holes form a hidden message: "Come see Mr. Tall Tail"
- Noah is puzzled by the message and the strange behavior of the bird
- Noah disregards school rules to investigate the message, sneaking out early
- Noah's parents are preoccupied with the search for his missing sister
- Noah wonders if the bird's message holds any significance
- Noah is determined to understand the mysterious communication
- Noah feels a sense of urgency to solve the mystery amidst his family's distress
Mysterious Bird Message Summary
- Noah waits for help to find his sister but no one comes
- He hears tapping on his window and discovers a small bird outside
- The bird flies into his room and drops a wrinkled piece of paper on his pillow
- The paper has a picture of Mr. Tall Tail from the Clarksville City Zoo
- Noah dismisses the message, but notices tiny holes in some words of the message
- He realizes the holes form a hidden message: "Come see Mr. Tall Tail"
- Noah is puzzled by the message and the strange behavior of the bird
- Noah disregards school rules to investigate the message, sneaking out early
- Noah's parents are preoccupied with the search for his missing sister
- Noah wonders if the bird's message holds any significance
- Noah is determined to understand the mysterious communication
- Noah feels a sense of urgency to solve the mystery amidst his family's distress
Mysterious Happenings at the Zoo
- The three children, Noah, Ella, and Richie, find a note from their missing friend Megan, hinting at strange occurrences at the zoo.
- The note mentions Megan's investigation of an underwater tunnel at the Polar Pool in Arctic Town, where she observed unusual behavior from the zoo's staff and polar bears.
- Megan's note raises suspicions about the zoo's activities, including the presence of more polar bears than officially claimed and strange behavior from the zoo's birds.
- The children, determined to uncover the truth, head to the zoo's Arctic Town, designed to resemble a cold Arctic landscape, despite being in the summer.
- They enter the Polar Pool area, where they witness the polar bears, Frosty and Blizzard, interacting in the exhibit's underwater tunnel.
- Despite their anticipation, the children do not observe anything unusual during their initial visit to the tunnel and decide to take a break at one of the igloo concession stands in Arctic Town.
- Upon returning to the tunnel and waiting for something unusual to occur, the children are the only ones left in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close for the day.
- The children, recalling Megan's note about unusual occurrences happening late in the day, eagerly observe the polar bears, hoping to witness something out of the ordinary.
- However, as the zoo's closing time approaches, they do not witness anything unusual and begin to question whether the events described in Megan's note are real.
- The children's visit to the zoo's Arctic Town and the Polar Pool area is filled with anticipation and curiosity, as they try to unravel the mystery behind Megan's note and the strange occurrences at the zoo.
- The text paints a vivid picture of the zoo's Arctic Town, with its themed architecture, fake ice, and attractions like the underwater tunnel, creating a setting for the unfolding mystery.
- The children's persistence and determination to uncover the truth about the zoo's peculiar activities drive the plot, as they seek to validate Megan's claims and unravel the mysteries of the zoo.
Noah's Encounter with the Zoo and His Friends
- Noah rushes out of the zoo feeling confused and sick after a series of events
- He finds a note from his sister in his jacket pocket, leading him to seek help from the Action Scouts
- At school, Noah is distant and troubled, but he meets his friends Ella and Richie at lunch
- Ella and Richie notice Noah's unusual behavior and inquire about it
- Noah finally confides in Ella and Richie about his suspicions regarding the zoo animals and his sister's disappearance
- The trio decides to meet at the zoo entrance to discuss further
- The weather is unusually cold for October during their meeting
- Noah's encounter with the zoo and his friends reveals his growing concern and the beginning of a plan to uncover the mystery
- The interaction at school and the subsequent meeting at the zoo show the bond and trust between Noah, Ella, and Richie
- The details about Noah's behavior and the revelation about the zoo animals indicate the beginning of a thrilling adventure
- The setting of the zoo and the weather conditions add an atmospheric touch to the unfolding mystery
- The story sets the stage for the Action Scouts to embark on a new mission to uncover the truth about Megan's disappearance
Mysterious Happenings at the Zoo
- The three children, Noah, Ella, and Richie, find a note from their missing friend Megan, hinting at strange occurrences at the zoo.
- The note mentions Megan's investigation of an underwater tunnel at the Polar Pool in Arctic Town, where she observed unusual behavior from the zoo's staff and polar bears.
- Megan's note raises suspicions about the zoo's activities, including the presence of more polar bears than officially claimed and strange behavior from the zoo's birds.
- The children, determined to uncover the truth, head to the zoo's Arctic Town, designed to resemble a cold Arctic landscape, despite being in the summer.
- They enter the Polar Pool area, where they witness the polar bears, Frosty and Blizzard, interacting in the exhibit's underwater tunnel.
- Despite their anticipation, the children do not observe anything unusual during their initial visit to the tunnel and decide to take a break at one of the igloo concession stands in Arctic Town.
- Upon returning to the tunnel and waiting for something unusual to occur, the children are the only ones left in the tunnel as the zoo prepares to close for the day.
- The children, recalling Megan's note about unusual occurrences happening late in the day, eagerly observe the polar bears, hoping to witness something out of the ordinary.
- However, as the zoo's closing time approaches, they do not witness anything unusual and begin to question whether the events described in Megan's note are real.
- The children's visit to the zoo's Arctic Town and the Polar Pool area is filled with anticipation and curiosity, as they try to unravel the mystery behind Megan's note and the strange occurrences at the zoo.
- The text paints a vivid picture of the zoo's Arctic Town, with its themed architecture, fake ice, and attractions like the underwater tunnel, creating a setting for the unfolding mystery.
- The children's persistence and determination to uncover the truth about the zoo's peculiar activities drive the plot, as they seek to validate Megan's claims and unravel the mysteries of the zoo.
Operation Wrecking Crew and Rescue
- Noah tries to convince the Secret Council to open the Dark Lands to find his missing sister.
- Ella from the Action Scouts stands up to the council, demanding respect for herself and her friend.
- Noah makes an emotional plea to the council, expressing the impact of his sister's disappearance on the community.
- The council agrees to put the decision to a vote and the crowd erupts in noise and commotion.
- The Secret Council unanimously votes in favor of advancing into the Dark Lands.
- Mr. Darby announces "Operation Wrecking Crew and Rescue" without council discussion, emphasizing the need for independent thinking.
- The Action Scouts are warned that rescuing Noah's sister is not guaranteed, and there's a risk to their own lives.
- The animals clear the area in front of the Dark Lands entrance as a group of elephants, polar bears, and rhinos prepare for the operation.
- The city is alive with nervous energy, and the scouts watch the operation unfold from under a large tree.
- Concerned citizens offer the scouts snacks, acknowledging their bravery and hunger.
- The chapter ends with anticipation and tension as the operation is about to commence.
- The stage is set for a risky and uncertain mission into the Dark Lands to find Noah's missing sister.
The Secret Zoo: Farewells and Homecoming
- Mr. Darby informs the group about the sasquatches and the need for unity in the Secret Society.
- Mr. Darby invites the kids to join the Action Scouts as Crossers, individuals who pass between the Outside and the Inside.
- The scouts bid farewell to the animals and express their gratitude.
- Noah hugs Blizzard and bids goodbye to the animals and friends, reflecting on their achievements.
- The scouts are urged to consider Mr. Darby's proposition to join the Secret Society.
- The group waves goodbye to Mr. Darby, Tank, Blizzard, Podgy, Little Bighorn, and the other animals.
- The scouts leave the City of Species with mixed emotions, feeling the magic and beauty of the Secret Zoo.
- Noah and Megan return home to find their house surrounded by police cars and curious neighbors.
- The adventure in the Secret Zoo lasted less than nine hours, but it was filled with action and events.
- The neighbors react with surprise and disbelief upon seeing Noah and Megan returning home.
- Mr. Peters is astonished to see Megan, and his reaction causes a commotion in the neighborhood.
- As the scouts walk up the street, their return home attracts the attention of their neighbors from their homes.
Rescue and Escape from Sasquatches
- Megan and Noah, along with their penguin friend Podgy, fall from a great height after being attacked by sasquatches
- Noah manages to catch Megan in mid-air, but the added weight causes Podgy to crash into a tree
- They are surrounded by sasquatches, with a single, injured one approaching them
- The situation seems dire until a group of prairie dogs arrives to rescue them, driving the sasquatches away
- Tank, Ella, Richie, and other animals help the group escape, with the prairie dogs joining them
- The animals race back to the City of Species to safety
- Tank reveals a plan to hide the reason for Megan's disappearance from her world and keep the zoo's secrets safe
- The scouts agree to the plan but are unsure if they can pull it off
- The text concludes with the scouts standing ready to return home after three weeks, with Tank hinting at a plan to address Megan's absence
- The arrival of the Descenders is mentioned, but their identity is not revealed
- The group's agreement to the plan is followed by uncertainty about its execution
- The text ends with the scouts waiting to hear more about Tank's plan.
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