The Secret Keepers Quiz

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In the context of the sentence, "I could have clocked him and taken the watch right then and there!" (406) what does the word "clocked" mean? (from Book 3, Mortal Cares - The Most Mysterious Thing in the World )

To time.

To wind up his hands.

To knock out.

To wait him out.

Why had Penny memorized a pirate riddle? (from Book 2, A Riddle and a Ruse - The Mystery of Jack)

It was one of the stories she had learned from living near the ocean.

She had read it in a book and had memorized it for school.

It gave the instructions on how to get into the smuggler's cave.

She liked to play pirates with her dolls.

The author describes Penny as "crouching like a gargoyle" (430) "crouched like a frog on a lily pad" (432) when she sneaks into The Smoke's house. Why does he use two similes to describe her? (from Book 3, Mortal Cares - The Most Mysterious Thing in the World )

He had to describe Penny again because she did not know how to get off the stool safely.

The author is particularly good at creating similes throughout the novel.

The author uses the scary image when the boys to do not know it is Penny and the friendly one after they recognize her.

The author wanted to emphasize the importance of Penny being in the house.

Mrs. Genevieve tells Reuben to "listen to your fingers" (63) when winding the watch. What does she mean? (from Book 1, Walking Backwards into the Sky - Moment of Truth )

If his fingers are shaking too much from nerves, he should stop turning the key.

He must listen for a cracking sound in his bones, telling him that he has turned the key too hard.

He must feel what is happening inside the watch by the tension he feels in the key as he holds and moves it.

If his fingers are too sweaty, he should stop and dry them off first.

Why does Reuben insist that Jack make a promise to Penny instead of just to him before revealing himself to Jack (292)? (from Book 2, The Rabbit Trap - An Unexpected Alliance)

Reuben wants double protection from two promises.

Reuben knows that Jack would never break a promise to his sister.

Reuben wants time to reposition himself so Jack cannot jump on him.

Reuben does not think Jack respects him enough to keep a promise.