8th ELA Suspense Unit Quiz

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

• Impulsive

• Indecisive

• Observant

• Forgetful

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sherlock Holmes

• Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

• Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell

• Agatha Christie

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

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

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