"The Mystery of the Stolen Jewel"

In Scene 1, SD 2 says, “Peterson holds up a tattered hat.” As used in this sentence, what does tattered mean? 

• smelly
• new
• large
• shabby

Which of the following provides a clue about the meaning of tattered as used in question 1? 

• SD1: “Ryder points a shaking finger at Catherine Cusack, who is polishing silver across the room.
• Holmes: “It is an expensive hat, but old and worn  out.” 
• Turner: “And a goose.”
• Watson: “The pieces are falling into place.”

On page 20, SD2 states that Ryder is wringing his hands. Ryder’s action tells you that he is feeling what?  

• worry
• anger
• joy
• excitement

Why did Ryder and Cusack choose Horner to frame for the theft of the blue carbuncle?    

• 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 was a plumber.
• They wanted Horner to go to prison because they disliked him.

In Scene 7, 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 to hold the blue carbuncle. 
• Ryder thinks that all thieves are rich.
• Ryder ruined his reputation and didn’t even get to enjoy the wealth from his crime. 
• Windigate never paid Ryder and his sister for the goose that they sold to him.  

"It could have been the perfect crime. But it wasn't--thanks to forensic science...and a fast food milkshake."
What does “perfect crime” mean as it is used in the article?  

• a crime that is planned and carried out so well that the criminals get away with it 
• a crime that detectives enjoy solving 
• a crime that is planned so poorly that the criminals get caught 
• a crime that involves stealing jewelry

Information in the play and the article “How Fast Food Helped Catch a Jewel Thief” support which of the following statements about crime-solving?   

• Jewelry thefts are the most difficult type of crime to solve.
• DNA evidence is the only way to solve crimes. 
• Small details can be important to solving crimes.
• Criminals always commit more than one crime. 

In Scene 7, SD1 says, "Ryder and Cusack scurry out the door."
What does the word scurry tell you about how they leave the room?

• they were calm
• they were eager 
• they were anxious
• they were excited

Is Sherlock Holmes a static or dynamic character in the play?

• static
• dynamic

What can you as the reader infer about the relationship between Holmes and Watson?

• Holmes is always right
• Holmes learns from Watson
• Watson admires Holmes