Sherlock Holmes & The Mystery of the Stolen Jewel

In Scene 1, Holmes says the owner of the hat was 'once well-to-do but has fallen on hard times.' He means the owner was:

• once a criminal but now obeys the law

• once a collector of gemstones but has recently sold his collection

• once healthy but has recently fallen ill

• once prosperous but is now struggling financially

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which of Holmes's lines expresses the same idea as the answer to Question 1?

• Holmes: And these bits of gray hair—from a recent haircut—tell us that he is a gentleman of some age.

• Holmes: It is an expensive hat, but old and worn out. So this fellow has surely come down in the world . . .

• Holmes: The traces of sweat inside indicate he perspires greatly, so he must be out of shape.

• Holmes: He is an older man who is not in the best of shape.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In Scene 5, SD2 states that Ryder is 'wringing his hands.' This action tells you that Ryder is feeling:

• relieved and calm

• excited and cheerful

• angry and offended

• worried and upset

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.7.7

Ryder and Cusack chose Horner to frame for the theft of the blue carbuncle because:

• 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 needed money

• they wanted Horner to go to prison because they disliked him

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

In Scene 8, 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?

• Ryder never got a chance to hold the blue carbuncle.

• Ryder thinks that all thieves are rich.

• Ryder ruined his reputation and didn’t get to enjoy the riches he thought the crime would provide.

• Windigate never paid Ryder and his sister for the goose that they sold him.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.7.5

What are the themes of the play? Choose TWO.

• Sometimes people deserve a second chance.

• Greed can lead good people to do bad things.

• Gossip can destroy a person’s reputation.

• Friendship gives life meaning.

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CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.3