Sherlock Holmes

What does the word pacing suggest about Holmes in paragraph 2 of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes"?

• That Holmes does not like people.

• That Holmes is upset with Watson.

• That Holmes is deep in thought.

• That Holmes just solved a case.

Both Watson in the story "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and the speaker in the poem "Friendship Endures" visit an old friend. How is the experience DIFFERENT for Watson?

• A very long time has passed.

• Not as much time has passed.

• There was no plan to visit the friend.

• Great happiness was expressed on his part.

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B. Part A: Based on the details in the story "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes," what can the reader conclude about Holmes?

• He sees the world differently.

• He is a very emotional person.

• He is questioning by nature.

• He likes to do things by himself.

Part B: Which quotation from the story supports the answer in Part A?

• I see it, I deduce it. (paragraph 8)

• You would certainly have been believed to be a wizard (paragraph 9)

• I am baffled until you explain your process (paragraph 12)

• You see, but you do not observe. (paragraph 13)

Based on information in the poem "Friendship Endures," what can the reader conclude about the speaker?

• The speaker is used to Imani's reserved ways.

• The speaker wishes Imani would show more happiness.

• The speaker will not visit Imani for a long time.

• The speaker is also a very stoic and shy person.

Why does the author use a problem and solution structure in the story "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" paragraphs 7 through 11?

• To show why Watson is in need of Holmes

• To respond to the belief that Holmes is an unkind person

• To explain why Holmes is different than Watson

• To establish Holmes's ability to observe small details to draw conclusions

Read the lines from the poem "Friendship Endures." Put your answer in the box. The word __________ provides the best clue to the meaning of the word stoic as it is used in the poem.

How are Holmes in the story "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" and Imani in the poem "Friendship Endures" SIMILAR?

• Both do not show much emotion on the outside.

• Both are excited and full of joy to see their friend.

• Both are smart and creative in their personalities.

• Both do not like to visit with other people.

Read the following paragraph. In the poem, the narrator takes an unplanned journey to visit their old friend, Imani. At Imani's home, memories from the past resurface. The poem emphasizes that true friendship endures and does not need a big display. It lives on even as time passes. The narrator and Imani remain friends. Which of the following ideas should be included in this paragraph to create a complete summary of the poem "Friendship Endures"?

• There is a comfortable silence between the friends as old eyes dance around.

• Imani welcomes his old friend into his home with great happiness.

• Imani is stoic and reserved, yet there is a hidden joy in the silence.

• The friends whisper to each other and talk about memories from the past.

Read line 9 of the poem "Friendship Endures." Imani, stoic as the ancient oak, What is the most likely reason the poet uses a simile?

• To imply that Imani is of an old age

• To convey the idea that Imani is passive

• To suggest that Imani will not change

• To share the importance of Imani's reaction