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- 1. Multiple ChoiceIn Scene 1, SD 2 says, “Peterson holds up a tattered hat.” As used in this sentence, what does tattered mean?smellynewlargeshabby
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following provides a clue about the meaning of tattered as used in question 1?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.”
- 3. Multiple ChoiceOn page 20, SD2 states that Ryder is wringing his hands. Ryder’s action tells you that he is feeling what?worryangerjoyexcitement
- 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 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?Ryder never got 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.
- 6. Multiple Choice"It could have been the perfect crime. But it wasn't--thanks to forensic science...and a fast food milkshake."
What does “perfect crime” mean as it is used in the article?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 - 7. Multiple ChoiceInformation in the play and the article “How Fast Food Helped Catch a Jewel Thief” support which of the following statements about crime-solving?Jewelry thefts are the most difficult type of crime to solve.DNA evidence is the only way to solve crimes.Small details can be important to solving crimes.Criminals always commit more than one crime.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceIn Scene 7, SD1 says, "Ryder and Cusack scurry out the door."
What does the word scurry tell you about how they leave the room?they were calmthey were eagerthey were anxiousthey were excited - 9. Multiple ChoiceIs Sherlock Holmes a static or dynamic character in the play?staticdynamic
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat can you as the reader infer about the relationship between Holmes and Watson?Holmes is always rightHolmes learns from WatsonWatson admires Holmes
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe mood at the end of Scene 2 could be described as suspenseful. All of the following lines from the text help to create this mood EXCEPT:"There is an urgent knocking on the door.""Holmes opens it to find Peterson, his eyes wide and his cheeks flushed.""As I recall, the police caught the culprit.""Watson, it seems our little mystery has suddenly become much more important."
- 12. Multiple ChoiceHolmes: Leave the hat with me.
Peterson: And the goose?
Holmes: Take it home, Peterson. Your family might as well enjoy it before it spoils.
SD2: Peterson and Turner leave.
SD1: Holmes studies the hat.
What can you infer from these lines?Holmes likes the hat.Holmes thinks the hat looks like one of his own.Holmes believe the hat holds a clue.Holmes and Peterson are great friends. - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags