CB review reading check PD2

What was the weather like on the morning described in the passage?

• Sunny and warm

• Chilly and foggy

• Rainy and gloomy

• Snowy and windy

According to Holmes, why should one not worry about making the stories too exciting?

• It might scare the readers

• It could be misleading

• It might make other cases seem unimportant

• It is less professional

What was Holmes' reaction to the letter he received?

• He was confused

• He was amused

• He was indifferent

• He was intrigued

What was Miss Hunter's profession before she visited the employment agency?

• Teacher

• Governess

• Nurse

• Secretary

Why did Miss Hunter start looking for a new job?

• She moved to America

• Her family needed her

• The family she worked for moved to America

• She wanted a higher salary

What was Miss Hunter's salary while working for Colonel Spence Munro?

• $800 a month

• $500 a month

• $1000 a month

• $600 a month

What skills does Miss Hunter mention she has?

• Cooking and cleaning

• French, music, and drawing

• Mathematics and science

• Writing and editing

How did the man in the employment agency react to Miss Hunter's salary expectation?

• He was indifferent

• He was pleased

• He was surprised

• He was angry

What was the gentleman's initial offer for the salary per year?

• $17,000

• $21,000

• $1,700

• $2,100

Where did the gentleman say he lived?

• The Copper Beeches

• The Silver Willows

• The Golden Oaks

• The Bronze Maples