8th ELA Suspense Unit Quiz

What character trait best describes Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventure of the Three Students"?

• Impulsive

• Indecisive

• Observant

• Forgetful

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which plot element is common to both "The Adventure of the Three Students" and "The Case of the Missing Will"?

• A mysterious letter

• A race against time

• An inheritance dispute

• Academic setting

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How does the setting in "Adrift on an Ice-Pan" contribute to the story's tension?

• It is a familiar environment to the protagonist

• It provides a sense of safety and security

• It is unpredictable and isolating

• It is crowded and noisy

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "The Case of the Missing Will," what can be inferred about the uncle's opinion on women's abilities?

• He believes women are more capable than men

• He thinks women should work if they want to

• He underestimates women's intellectual capabilities

• He is indifferent to gender roles

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What does the struggle for survival in "Adrift on an Ice-Pan" reveal about the protagonist's character?

• He is easily discouraged

• He is resourceful and determined

• He relies on others to save him

• He is reckless and takes unnecessary risks

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How does the theme of inheritance in "The Case of the Missing Will" compare to the theme of academic achievement in "The Adventure of the Three Students"?

• Both themes revolve around gaining a deserved reward

• Inheritance is about luck, while academic achievement is about hard work

• Both themes deal with the corruption of wealth and power

• Inheritance is about family ties, while academic achievement is about personal merit

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which author wrote the story "The Case of the Missing Will?"

• Sherlock Holmes

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

• Agatha Christie

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which conflict type is present in both "The Adventure of the Three Students" and "The Case of the Missing Will?"

• Man vs Man

• Man vs Nature

• Man vs Himself

• All 3

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Who is the protagonist in "The Case of the Missing Will"?

• The uncle who wrote the will

• The niece who is the beneficiary

• The lawyer handling the will

• The detective investigating the case

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Name one character from "The Adventure of the Three Students" OTHER THAN Sherlock Holmes or Dr. Watson.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RI.K.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9