53 Questions
What does Cam Jansen always say when she wants to remember something?
Cam always says 'Click' when she wants to remember something.
What did the sign in the card store window say?
The sign in the card store window said 'Mother’s Day Sunday May 11. Remember your mother and she’ll remember you.'
How did Cam Jansen complete her homework when she forgot her notebook in school?
Cam did her homework by recalling the assignment from the picture she had stored in her brain, due to her photographic memory.
What was Cam Jansen's real name when she was younger?
When Cam Jansen was younger, people called her Jennifer. That’s her real name.
Who did the policeman refer to as 'The Camera' and why?
The policeman referred to Cam as 'The Camera' because he had been told about her amazing memory by her friend.
What did Mr. Parker tell the policemen about the thief and how did it lead to a misunderstanding?
Mr. Parker told the policemen there was only one thief, which led them to chase the one man who ran. However, the thief had actually joined up with a woman and pretended to be part of a young family out shopping, which led to the misunderstanding.
Where did the policeman drive the car, and what was located there?
The policeman drove the car through the shopping mall parking lot and parked it right in front of Parker’s Jewelry Store, which belongs to Eric.
Who takes Cam and Howie to a house?
The Runner, a criminal.
What are the stolen diamonds hidden inside?
A baby rattle.
What does Cam realize about the baby the couple appeared to have?
It was actually a doll.
How does Cam try to escape from the thieves?
By tricking them into thinking she left the room.
How is Cam eventually helped by a police officer?
Through a window.
What happens when the police surround the house?
The thieves surrender without resistance.
Who arrives and reunites with Cam and Howie?
Eric.
What happens to the thieves at the end of the story?
They are arrested by the police.
What leads to the capture of the diamond thieves?
Cam's quick thinking and bravery.
How does the story end for the thieves and Cam's friends?
The thieves are taken into custody and Cam and her friends are safe.
Who witnessed a man being released by the police?
Cam and Eric
What did Cam and Eric decide to do after witnessing the man being released by the police?
follow him
Which direction did Cam and Eric notice the man walking in?
opposite direction of where they expected
Who did Cam and Eric see the man walking with?
a couple who had left a jewelry store after a robbery
Where did the man and the couple enter?
an old house
Who stays to watch the house while the other person goes to get the police?
Cam stays, Eric goes to get the police
Who is left alone with the baby on a street with houses being torn down?
Cam and Howie (the baby)
What does Cam realize when left alone with the baby on the street?
they are alone with the thieves
What does Cam see the Runner standing on top of?
a dirt mound
What is the Runner wearing and how does he look?
an ugly green tie and has a curled mustache
Why does the situation become tense for Cam?
Cam is left alone with Howie and the thieves
What does Cam try to do to calm the baby down?
calm him down
Who do the two elderly women claim the arrested man is not?
the robber
What is the arrested man wearing that matches the witnesses' description?
a dark suit and an ugly green tie
What is on the tie of the arrested man?
red and yellow flowers
What do Cam and Eric observe a couple leaving the store with?
a baby rattle
Whose behavior seems suspicious to Cam?
the couple's behavior
Who changes the store sign from closed to open?
Mr. Parker, the jewelry store owner
Where is the setting of the story?
a shopping mall
What is the main focus of the plot?
the mystery of the actual robber’s identity
How is the text written?
in a conversational style, with dialogue and descriptive scenes
What is the narrative filled with for the reader to piece together?
clues and hints
What is the man in the dark suit and ugly green tie accused of?
robbing a jewelry store
Who try to make sense of the situation?
Cam and Eric
What is Cam known for and what is her nickname?
Cam is known for her amazing memory and is nicknamed 'The Camera'.
What does Cam do that impresses Eric without looking at him?
Cam accurately describes Eric's outfit without looking at him.
What are Eric and Cam doing in the shopping mall?
Eric and Cam are taking care of a baby named Howie in the shopping mall.
What are Eric and Cam discussing at the shopping mall?
Eric and Cam discuss their projects for the fifth-grade science fair.
What causes chaos in the shopping mall?
A man wearing a dark suit runs out of Parker's Jewelry Store, causing chaos.
What does Cam do as the man runs through the mall?
Cam takes a mental picture of the man as he runs through the mall.
Who emerges from the jewelry store after the man's commotion?
A couple and two old women emerge from the jewelry store, all affected by the commotion.
What prompts the arrival of a police car at the jewelry store?
The jewelry store closes, and a police car arrives in response to the alarm.
How does Eric calm Howie during the chaos?
Eric successfully calms Howie by feeding him from a bottle.
What do the police do after questioning mall-goers about the man?
The police leave the scene to search for the man who fled from the jewelry store.
How does the text suggest the mystery will be resolved?
The text suggests that the mystery will be resolved through the police's search for the man who fled from the jewelry store.
How do witness accounts of the man's appearance and actions vary?
Witness accounts of the man's appearance and actions vary, implying potential challenges in identifying and apprehending him.
Study Notes
The Mystery of the Jewelry Store
- Cam is known for her amazing memory and is nicknamed "The Camera"
- Cam accurately describes Eric's outfit without looking at him
- Eric and Cam are taking care of a baby named Howie in a shopping mall
- Eric and Cam discuss their projects for the fifth-grade science fair
- A man wearing a dark suit runs out of Parker's Jewelry Store, causing chaos
- Cam takes a mental picture of the man as he runs through the mall
- A couple and two old women emerge from the jewelry store, all affected by the commotion
- The jewelry store closes, and a police car arrives in response to the alarm
- Eric successfully calms Howie by feeding him from a bottle
- The police question mall-goers about the man who ran from the jewelry store
- Witness accounts of the man's appearance and actions vary
- The police leave the scene to search for the man who fled from the jewelry store
Join Cam and Eric as they witness a chaotic event unfold at Parker's Jewelry Store in the mall. Help them recall details and assist the police in solving the mystery.
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