Q: CHAPTER XXVII

LOOKING FOR CLUES

Having sent their message to the Fords, the two cadets turned in the direction where the farmer had said the constable lived.

"I don't think old Plodders will be able to do a thing," said Jack. "He'll look wise and ask a lot of questions, and that's all."

A block had been covered when they saw the farmer and the constable approaching. On his breast Jed Plodders had pinned a bright, silver star, and he carried a policeman's club in his hand.

"There they are!" cried Isaac Fasick.

"Is them the cadets?" queried the guardian of the peace.

"That's two of 'em. The other two said they'd stay an' watch the house."

"Stop!" cried the constable, and pointed his club at the cadets.

"Are you Constable Plodders?" questioned Jack.

"That's who I be," was the stern reply. "Now then, out with it, young fellers. You broke into Mr. Ford's house, didn't you? Now, don't try to fool me, fer it won't wash! You broke into the house, and Mr. Fasick ketched you at it, didn't he?" And the constable cast what was meant for an eagle eye on Jack and then on Fred. He had made up his mind that he would surprise both of the boys into a confession.

The two cadets stared in wonder at the constable, and then a smile came into Jack's face. The situation was so ludicrous he felt like laughing. Jed Plodders saw the smile and frowned deeply.

"This ain't no laughing matter, you scamp!" he bellowed. "You broke into the Ford house an' tried to steal the silverware! Now don't try to deny it, or it will be the wuss fer you! You done it now, didn't you?" And he pointed his club at first one cadet and then the other.

Answer the following questions:
1. Where the message get sent?
2. Where are they going?
3. How far did they go before they found them?
4. Who had dressed themself as police?
5. Are they trying to get them to cease?
6. What are they accusing them of?
7. Who caught them?
8. Who was trying not to laugh?
9. What did they attempt to take?
10. What was he pointing at them?
A: 1. to the Fords
2. in the direction where the farmer had said the constable lived
3. A block
4. Jed Plodders
5. Yes
6. breaking into Mr. Ford's house
7. Mr. Fasick
8. Jack
9. the silverware
10. his club
Q: National Geographic, formerly the National Geographic Magazine, is the official magazine of the National Geographic Society. It has been published continuously since its first issue in 1888, nine months after the Society itself was founded. It primarily contains articles about science, geography, history, and world culture. The magazine is known for its thick square-bound glossy format with a yellow rectangular border and its extensive use of dramatic photographs. Controlling interest in the magazine has been held by 21st Century Fox since 2015.

The magazine is published monthly, and additional map supplements are also included with subscriptions. It is available in a traditional printed edition and through an interactive online edition. On occasion, special editions of the magazine are issued.

As of 2015, the magazine was circulated worldwide in nearly 40 local-language editions and had a global circulation of approximately 6.5 million per month according to data published by "The Washington Post" (down from about 12 million in the late 1980s) or 6.7 million according to National Geographic. This includes a US circulation of 3.5 million.

The current Editor-in-Chief of the "National Geographic Magazine" is Susan Goldberg. Goldberg is also Editorial Director for National Geographic Partners, overseeing the print and digital expression of National Geographic's editorial content across its media platforms. She is responsible for News, Books (with the exception of National Geographic Kids books), "National Geographic Traveler" magazine, "National Geographic History" magazine, Maps, and all digital content with the exception of National Geographic Kids. Goldberg reports to Declan Moore, CEO of National Geographic Partners.

Answer the following questions:
1. What is the name of the magazine?
2. What did it used to be called?
3. Where is it published?
4. How many per month?
5. How many in the US?
6. What was it's peak?
7. How many languages does it support?
8. In how many mediums is the magazine available?
9. Is it a bi-monthly publication?
10. How often is it published?
11. When was it first published?
12. Has publication ever been ceased since then?
13. What organization produces it?
14. Does it contain cultural information?
15. Who does the Editor-in-Chief report to?
16. What is her name?
17. Is she responsible for National Geographic Kids?
18. What other position does she hold?
19. What is Moore's position?
A: 1. National Geographic
2. National Geographic Magazine
3. a global circulation
4. approximately 6.5 million
5. 3.5 million.
6. 12 million in the late 1980s
7. nearly 40 local-language editions
8. two
9. no
10. monthly
11. in 1888
12. No
13. the National Geographic Society
14. yes
15. to Declan Moore
16. Susan Goldberg
17. Not it's books
18. Editorial Director for National Geographic Partners
19. CEO of National Geographic Partners
Q: Actress Patricia Modell, who was married to former Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell, died Wednesday, the Ravens organization announced. She was 80.

She is survived by her husband, their two sons, John and David, and six grandchildren, the Ravens said.

Modell, also known as Patricia Breslin, appeared on television, film, and the New York stage during her 22-year acting career, the Ravens said. Her most widely known role was as nurse Meg Bentley in the daytime soap opera General Hospital in the late 1960s, and she also played Laura Brooks on the primetime TV drama "Peyton Place."

Modell was also a regular on "Twilight Zone," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "Perry Mason," and "Maverick."

At one point, the Ravens said, Modell had appeared in more television shows than any other woman in U.S. history. Her record was eventually broken by one of her closest friends, the late Lucille Ball.

Modell retired from acting after the couple married in 1969 and became involved in philanthropy. In Cleveland, she did work for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy Association, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

She and her husband started and funded the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.

Modell was a major contributor in Baltimore to the St. Vincent's Center and the Baltimore Museum of Art. The Modells contributed $3.5 million to the Lyric Opera House, which was recently renamed the Patricia and Arthur Modell Performing Arts Center at The Lyric.

The Modells pledged $5 million to help start a public boarding school, The SEED School, for disadvantaged students. They were named the 2009 Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year for their work and donations by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in Maryland.

Answer the following questions:
1. what did Patricia Modell do for a living?
2. for how long?
3. what was her best known gig?
4. in what show?
5. during what years?
6. when did she retire?
7. what did she do afterward?
8. for which organizations?
9. who was her spouse?
10. what was his job?
11. when did they marry?
12. did they have any kids?
13. how many?
14. what happened on Wednesday?
15. how old was she?
A:
1. Actress
2. 22 years
3. Meg Bentley
4. General Hospital
5. late 60's
6. 1969
7. Charity work
8. Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Cerebral Palsy Association, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.
9. Art Modell
10. He was the owner of the Browns and Ravens
11. 1969
12. Yes
13. Two, John and David
14. She died
15. 80