The Thief is Caught ! — Flashcards

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The main character is Emil, a brave and alert little boy who travels to the city to visit his grandmother. When his money is stolen, he takes action to get it back with the help of new friends.

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Emil didn't like the man in the black hat because he felt uneasy around him, even though he didn't know him. This shows Emil was alert and trusted his instincts, which later helped him realize the man…

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'Notorious thief' means a person who is widely known for stealing. In the story, Black Hat is a notorious thief, which means the police were already looking for him because he had stolen from many peo…

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A 'handsome reward' means a large or generous amount of money given as a prize for helping catch a criminal. In the story, Emil received a handsome reward for helping the police catch Black Hat.

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Emil discovered his money was stolen when he woke up in the train compartment and found that the man in the black hat was gone—and so was the money his mother had given him for his grandmother.

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Emil followed the man because he suspected him of stealing his money. He wanted to watch the man closely and find a way to get his money back, showing his courage and determination.

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Paul is a kind and helpful boy Emil meets in the city. After hearing Emil's story, Paul believed him and gathered his friends to help follow the thief. He showed leadership and teamwork by organizing …

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Paul sent Tuesday home because Tuesday had a telephone in his house. Paul wanted to use the phone to stay connected and pass on updates about the thief’s movements, making their plan more organized an…