P5 Mystery of the Missing Diamond Reading Comprehension

Which of the following was Detective Thomas NOT known for?

• Being observant

• Being intelligent

• Being a trained acrobat

• Being meticulous

Answer explanation

Detective Charlotte was the one who was trained as an acrobat.

Based on the story and the introduction of the detectives, choose two adjectives that best describe Detective Charlotte.

• determined

• organised

• resourceful

• observant

Answer explanation

In the 19th century, it is hard to find female detectives in London. But those who did exist were often highly skilled and resourceful individuals. Despite the challenges Charlotte faces as a woman in a male-dominated profession, she is persistent and is often called upon by the city's elite to solve their most complex and difficult cases.

Detective Charlotte is well-versed in the Morse Code!

Identify 2 pairs of rhyming words in this poem.

Type them out without using any punctuation marks.

Answer explanation

Did you get them all correct?

still, chill

bright, moonlight

hear, pier

there, dare

"The thief, realising that he was trapped, pulled out a gun and aimed it at the detectives. Detectives Thomas and Charlotte froze for a moment, their hearts beating with trepidation." Use ONE WORD to describe how the detectives were feeling at that moment.

What might have happened if Detective Thomas had not acted quickly to knock the gun out of the thief's hand?

Answer explanation

Yes, Detectives Charlotte and Thomas MIGHT have been:

- shot

- injured

- killed

They might also have lost their lives.

Both detectives were equally persistent in solving the mystery. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer explanation

Detective Thomas did not give up even when it was tedious (difficult) to listen in on all the messages going back and forth the telegraph lines.

Detective Thomas / Detective Charlotte did not give up even when the thief pointed a gun at him / her/ them.

Detective Charlotte was determined to catch the thief even when she could not see clearly at the docks / pier.

Based on the investigation AFTER the thief was apprehended, how did he manage to steal the diamond without leaving any trace behind?

Answer explanation

Did you get the main points?

The thief had been tapping into the telegraph lines and intercepting messages between the guards (1st point) using specialised equipment to gain access to the vault (2nd point) to steal the diamond without being detected.