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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn Scene 7, Ryder says to Holmes, "Now I am a branded thief- without having touched the wealth for which I sold my character." What does Ryder mean by this?Ryder never got a chance to hold the blue carbuncle.Ryder thinks that all thieves are rich.Ryder ruined his reputation and didn't even get to enjoy the wealth from his crime.Windigate never paid Ryder and his sister for the goose that they sold to him.
- 2. Multiple ChoiceIn Scene 1, SD2 says, "Peterson holds up a tattered hat." As used in this sentence, what does tattered mean?smellylargenewshabby
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following provides a clue about the meaning of tattered as used in question 2?SD1: "Ryder points a shaking finger at Catherine Cusack, who is polishing silver across the room."Holmes: 'It is an expensive hat, but old and worn out."Turner: "And a goose."Watson: "The pieces are falling into place."
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Ryder and Cusack choose Horner to frame for the theft of the blue carbuncle?They knew the police would suspect Horner because he collected gemstones.They knew the police would suspect Horner because he had a criminal past.They knew the police would suspect Horner because he was a plumber.They wanted Horner to go to prison because they disliked him.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat does "perfect crime" mean as it is used in the article on page 25?a crime that is planned and carried out so well that the criminals get away with ita crime that detectives enjoy solvinga crime that is planned so poorly that the criminals get caughta crime that involves stealing jewelry
- 6. Multiple ChoiceInformation in the play and the article " How Fast Helped Catch a Jewel thief" support all of the following statements EXCEPT which?Evidence can be found in unlikely places.Small details can be important to solving crimes.Detectives use logic to solve crimesOnce a criminal, always a criminal.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Sherlock Holmes is a static character.TrueFalse - 8. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False
Mr. Windigate is a major character in the play.TrueFalse - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhen and where does the play take place?1898, Egypt1889, London1889, Paris
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich Scene changes multiple times and locations?Scene 3Scene 6Scene 7Scene 1
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the climax of the play?When Holmes confronts Ryder about the carbuncleWhen Tom and Percy follows Ryder around townWhen Oakshott sells the goose she promised Ryder for ChristmasWhen Holmes talks with Watson about the owner of the tattered hat
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