The Speckled Band Comprehension

In 'The Speckled Band', who is the author of the story?

• Charles Dickens

• J.K. Rowling

• Agatha Christie

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the name of the main character in 'The Speckled Band'?

• Mycroft Holmes

• Irene Adler

• Sherlock Holmes

• John Watson

Where does the story 'The Speckled Band' take place?

• Stoke Moran, England

• Baker Street, London

• Hampshire, England

• Scotland Yard, London

What is the main character's sister's name?

• Julia

• Olivia

• Helen

• Jessica

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

What is the main character's stepfather's profession?

• Chef

• Lawyer

• Doctor

• Pilot

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Why does the main character seek the help of Sherlock Holmes?

• To benefit from Sherlock Holmes' exceptional skills in solving complex mysteries and crimes.

• To learn from Sherlock Holmes and eventually become a better detective

• To seek revenge on Sherlock Holmes for a past conflict

• Because the main character is a skilled detective themselves and needs a partner

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.6

What was the "Speckled band" after all?

• A spotted poisonous dart frog

• A deadly venomous snake

• A type of poison created by Dr. Roylott in his laboratory that was untraceable in humans

• A gipsie's handkerchief that they used often on their heads

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the significance of the whistle in the story?

• The significance of the whistle is to represent love and romance.

• The significance of the whistle is to symbolize danger and warning.

• The significance of the whistle is to represent freedom and escape.

• The significance of the whistle is to signify wealth and prosperity.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

How does the story 'The Speckled Band' end?

• The villain escapes and is never caught.

• The villain is killed by the venomous snake.

• The snake turns out to be harmless and the villain is arrested.

• The protagonist is killed by the snake.

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CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

What is the theme of 'The Speckled Band'?

• The benefits of fear and superstition in decision making

• Trusting in strangers can help us succeed.

• Greed can create in humans a very dangerous path.

• Family is not always about love and relationships.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.4.9