The Dying Detective

Which of the following composes the spectacle in Scene 1?

• The silence as Holmes sleeps

• Mrs. Hudson entering the scene

• A bed with a large wooden head

• Sherlock Holmes lying in the bed on his back

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Based on the lines, what best describes Holmes?

• longing

• lonely

• panicky

• ill-mannered

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word ‘silver’ mean?

• coins

• utensils

• jewelry

• ornaments

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Who is Culverton Smith?

• A planter of medicinal plants who might have an idea about the disease

• A planter who studied the disease due to an outbreak

• A planter living in Burke street who works with Watson’s colleagues

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Based on the lines above, what does the word ‘prolific’ mean?

• useful

• abundant

• important

• expensive

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

How did scene 2 end?

• Watson left to fetch Smith.

• Mrs. Hudson checked on Holmes.

• Holmes hallucinated about oysters.

• Smith arrives to check on Holmes.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

At the beginning of scene 1, Sherlock Homles' bedroom is described as _____.

• cluttered

• neat and tidy

• ornate

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.10. RL.11-12.10

Holmes insisted that Watson wait until 6 PM before fetching someone to check on the former's (Holmes') condition because _____.

• Holmes wanted to take a nap.

• Watson needed to rest as he had just come back from traveling.

• Smith wouldn't be in his study before 6.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to Sherlock, the reason that Smith might not immediately agree to coming over, which will require Watson to plead with him is _____.

• Smith is a shy and introverted person.

• Smith has a grudge on Holmes.

• Smith has trust issues.

• Smith is not a doctor.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which one correctly describes Culverton Smith's physical appearance?

• dressed in plain clothes

• has moustache and heavy brows

• wore a coat and a hat, carrying his medical bag

• has double chin and gray eyes

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5