The Beryl Coronet

The banker agreed to lend the man money. In return, he had to

• sell his home.

• work at the bank.

• get another job.

• leave something of value.

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Why did Alexander Holder take the Beryl Coronet home?

• He was going to sell it.

• He wanted to see if it was real.

• He was afraid it might get stolen from the bank.

• He was going to steal it.

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Alexander Holder put the coronet into his desk safe. That night, he heard a sound and ran to his safe. He found

• his son, Arthur, holding a piece of the coronet.

• his in, Mary, in the room.

• George Burnell in the room.

• the maid climbing out the window.

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Mr. Holder's niece, Mary, was in love with

• Arthur.

• Sherlock Holmes.

• no one.

• George Burnwell.

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Why was Arthur holding a piece of the coronet?

• He was trying to take it back from George Burnell, when it broke.

• He was trying to steal it.

• He was trying to take some of the beryls out of it.

• He was going to melt it down.

Why does Arthur protect Mary?

• He thought her to be innocent as it could be a mistake

• He wanted to save the family's reputation and the love of his life

• He could marry her if he keeps quiet

• He wanted to save his friend George

How many pieces of Beryl went missing?

• seven

• thirty two

• five

• three

Mr. Holder came to Sherlock for the case as

• He, himself, thought him worthy to solve the case within the stipulated time

• Dr. Watson wanted the case for Sherlock to build his fame and reputation

• Sherlock was Arthur's friend and he took it as a favour to him

• He was suggested by the police to secure Sherlock's cooperation

What was the Beryl Coronet?

• It was a priceless crown.

• It was a young girl.

• It was a new dance.

• It was a diamond ring.

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This story is mainly about

• what it is like to work in a bank.

• a brother and sister arguing.

• a father not trusting his son.

• how to trick a thief.

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