Ths Broom Closet Detective Study Questions

1. What kind of building was The Broom Closet Detective agency located in?

2. Who owned the building?

3. Do you think it's possible for children to start a business?

4. If you could start a business, what type would it be?

5. In the first mystery there was a nocturnal animal. What was it?

6. Can you name other nocturnal animals?

7. In one of the stories Kari tells the detectives that the dog with her is an imposter. What exactly does the
word imposter mean?

8. Do you think that Bentley, the stray dog, was happy to be adopted by the agency? Why?

9. In many ways Rafferty and Jeff are opposites. Can you name some examples?

10. Why do opposites sometimes attract?

11. To be a team member do you have to be able to work together or can you work totally independent of the
others?

12. Give examples of what makes a good team player.

13. Even though Amy, Rafferty and Jeff have very different personalities could they work together?

14. What makes up a good detective agency?

15. Does it take a special type of person to solve mysteries?

16. If a person is observant would it help them solve a mystery? Why?

17. What other qualities would be good to have if you like solving mysteries?

18. Do you think The Broom Closet Detective Agency had a successful summer? Why?

19. What ways do you think they should advertise their agency so they will get more business?

20. Would you go to The Broom Closet Detective Agency if you needed help with a mystery? Why?

Topics for Research and Discussion

Decide what type of business you would like to start.

How would you let people know about your business?

Show examples of advertising you might do.

Surf the Internet to look up a business similar to what you would like to start. What type of
advertising do they use?