"This case was moving slower than molasses." Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"This case was moving slower than molasses," is an example of a metaphor.
What was his plan?
His plan was to use Hot Dog's cake to lure the thief into Ms. Rabbit home, and catch the thief with surveilance footage.
When MFI went down the rabbit hole, what did they find?
When they went down the rabbit hole, they found cake crumbs, cream cheese frosting, and carrots on the floor and on Ms. Rabbit's clothes.
Where was Ms. Rabbit when the cake was taken?
Ms. Rabbit was taking a cat nap when the cake was taken.
What did they find outside of Hot Dog's home?
Outside of Hot Dog's home, MFI found an orange carrot.
"This case was a piece of cake." Simile or metaphor?
Simile
"Ponchini and Hot Dog showed up like two peas in a pod." Simile or metaphor?
Simile
What did Ponchini claim he was doing during the time of the crime?
Ponchini claimed that he was resting in between meals during the time of the crime.
How did Ponchini describe Ms. Rabbit's behavior?
Ponchini described Ms. Bunny as acting like a "funny bunny."
What does MFI stand for?
MFI stands for Missing Food Investigators.
In the end, who was the carrot cake thief?
In the end, the carrot cake thief was Ms. Rabbit.
Where was Ms. Fowler during the crime?
Ms. Fowler claims to have been chasing a field mouse during the time of the crime.
Who was the second suspect of the missing carrot cake?
The second suspect of the missing carrot cake was Ponchini.
What crime did Ms. Rabbit call to report to MFI?
The crime that Ms. Rabbit called to report to MFI was that her carrot cake was missing.
"He was surprisingly cool as a cucumber." Simile or metaphor?
Simile
Who is the third suspect?
The third suspect is Hot Dog.
Why did Hot Dog make a cake?
Hot Dog made a cake because someone stole Ms. Rabbit's, and he felt bad because she was going to have a party.
Who was the first suspect?
The first suspect was Ms. Fowler.
"This case was inching along slower than ketchup out of a bottle." Simile or metaphor?
Metaphor
According to Ms. Folwer, what had she seen Ms. Rabbit do?
Ms. Folwer stated that Ms. Rabbit had taken a walk in her pajamas to Ponchini's.
What is the setting of the story?
The setting of the story is Ed's Farm.
"The captain smiled his easy as pie smile." Simile or metaphor?
Simile