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Luke's new bicycle had cool stripes on the side.
Luke's new bicycle had cool stripes on the side.
True
Luke rode his bike to school every day for the past five days.
Luke rode his bike to school every day for the past five days.
False
Luke parked his bike in front of the house before going inside to drop off his books.
Luke parked his bike in front of the house before going inside to drop off his books.
False
Mrs. Patterson was watering the plants in her driveway when Luke saw her.
Mrs. Patterson was watering the plants in her driveway when Luke saw her.
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The boy who took Luke's bike turned right into Connor Street.
The boy who took Luke's bike turned right into Connor Street.
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Luke's dad told him that someone on Justin Street has the same bike as Luke's.
Luke's dad told him that someone on Justin Street has the same bike as Luke's.
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The boy cleaning the bike outside the small yellow house was Luke.
The boy cleaning the bike outside the small yellow house was Luke.
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The Weston boy stole the bike because his parents couldn't afford to buy him one.
The Weston boy stole the bike because his parents couldn't afford to buy him one.
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Luke and his parents decided to press charges against the Weston boy for stealing the bike.
Luke and his parents decided to press charges against the Weston boy for stealing the bike.
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The Weston boy promised Luke and his parents that he would never steal a bike again.
The Weston boy promised Luke and his parents that he would never steal a bike again.
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The police officers found the stolen bike on Connor Street.
The police officers found the stolen bike on Connor Street.
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Study Notes
The Stolen Bicycle
- Luke received a new black bicycle with cool stripes on the side for his birthday.
- He rode it to school every day for three days before it was stolen from his driveway.
- Luke's mom gave him permission to go to Justin's house, but when he went outside to get his bike, it was gone.
The Investigation
- Luke asked Mrs. Patterson, a neighbor, if she had seen anyone riding a black bicycle, and she reported seeing a boy riding a similar bike down Connor Street.
- Luke's mom called the police, and when Luke's dad got home, he told Luke that he had seen a boy cleaning a similar bike outside a small yellow house on Connor Street.
The Recovery
- The police arrived, took the details, and went to investigate the lead on Connor Street.
- They returned with Luke's bike and informed him that the thief, Bill Weston, had confessed to stealing the bike because he wanted one but his parents couldn't afford it.
The Aftermath
- Luke and his parents decided not to press charges, sympathizing with the Weston family's situation.
- The next day, Bill Weston came to Luke's house to apologize and thank him for not pressing charges, promising to never steal again.
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Test your comprehension of the short story 'The Stolen Bicycle' about Luke's prized new bicycle being stolen. Answer questions to check your understanding of the plot and events.
