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The White House
 

"To Catch A Spy"

Greetings Sherlockian detectives!  The United States government suspects that a spy has found a way into the White House.  007 is on assignment in the Middle East.  Our  government needs your help to catch the spy.  You must correctly identify the country the spy works for.  Your clues are in five "Top Secret" files.  Begin your search at http://www.whitehouse.gov in the category "White House History and Tours".

Fill in the blanks for each clue on a worksheet like the one below.  Remember to click the back button on the browser to return to this page.

What is the name of the room located between the Red Room and the Green Room at the White House?  (Look in "A White House History.")

x_____    _____     _____     _____ Room

Who painted the landscape painting in the White House called "Landing of the Pilgrims"?  (Look in "Art in the White House.")

Michele _____     _____     _____     _____     _____   x_____ Corne

What did Zachary Taylor drink with the cherries he ate on July 4, 1850?  (Look in "Presidents.")

_____     _____    x_____     _____

What is the name of the daily newspaper column written by Anna Eleanor Roosevelt?  (Look in "First Ladies.")

My _____     _____     x_____

What is the name of the first baby born in the Executive Mansion?  (Look in "First Families at Home.")

_____     x_____     _____     _____     _____     _____ Madison Randolph

Now unscramble the five letters underlined by an (x) to find out which country sent the spy to the White House.

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