The Mystery of the Stolen Jewel Quiz

 In 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. 

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.7.5

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.10

In Scene 1, SD 2 says, “Peterson holds up a tattered hat.” As used in this sentence, what does tattered mean?

• smelly
• large
• new
• shabby

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which 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.” 

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why 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. 

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What 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 it
• a crime that detectives enjoy solving
• a crime that is planned so poorly that the criminals get caught
• a crime that involves stealing jewelry

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

 Information in the play and the article “How Fast Food 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 crimes.
• Once a criminal, always a criminal.

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7