Summary

In the chapter “The Naming of the Crew,” Constance went to bed, and the other children gathered to talk about her attitude and their concern with her being part of the team. When Reynie went to talk to Mr. Benedict about Constance, Mr. Benedict told him he believed Constance might be the key to the team’s success. After more discussion, the team members agreed with Mr. Benedict and no one dropped out because of Constance. The following morning the children were awake early because they were unable to sleep. They tried to come up with a name for themselves. It was Constance who gave them the name “The Mysterious Benedict Society.”

In the chapter “Nomansan Island,” Rhonda told the children on their way to the institute that they would be responsible for finding the best times...