Question 1

Where did Lena first spot the strange animal?

Accepted Answer

Behind a thick shrub near the garden

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Inside the shed under the tools

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On the front porch by the shoes

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Beside the stairs under the house

Question 2

What sound did the animal make at first?

Accepted Answer

A tiny squeak

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A loud bark

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A short yawn

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A soft hiss

Question 3

How did the animal react when Lena reached out?

Accepted Answer

It gave a thrash and hopped away

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It climbed onto her hand gently

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It squeaked louder and rolled over

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It hid deeper into the shrub

Question 4

What injury did Lena notice on the animal?

Accepted Answer

A small cut on its paw

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A bump on its back

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A scrape on its ear

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A scratch on its tail

Question 5

Why did Lena squat slowly toward the animal?

Accepted Answer

She didn’t want to scare it

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She wanted to hide behind it

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She was going to set a trap

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She hoped to see where it lived

Question 6

What does Lena’s heart throb with worry show?

Accepted Answer

She really cared about the animal

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She wanted to run back inside

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She was nervous about her homework

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She feared the animal might bite

Question 7

Why did the animal give a tiny squish into its blanket?

Accepted Answer

It was feeling safe and warm again

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It wanted Lena to leave it alone

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It was trying to hide from Lena

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It was slipping down the couch

Question 8

What does this story suggest about helping others?

Accepted Answer

Kindness can make a real difference

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Helping is only for grown-ups

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Only experts should help animals

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Animals should be left outside

Question 9

What message might a reader learn from Lena?

Accepted Answer

Caring actions can bring joy

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Bravery means acting fast

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Quiet days are best alone

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Plans matter more than feelings

Question 10

Why is the story called 'The Mystery in the Shrubs'?

Accepted Answer

Because Lena found a hidden animal there

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Because she lost her book there

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Because it rained on the flowers

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Because a toy was buried beneath

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