The Blue Carbuncle

This story occurs close to the holiday of:

• Valentine's Day

• Easter

• Halloween

• Christmas Day

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Holmes comments on a number of aspects of Henry Baker’s life by examining his hat. What is not one of those aspects?

• His religion

• His financial status

• His physical condition

• His relationship with his wife

Who is initially accused of taking the blue carbuncle?

• John Horner, a plumber

• James Ryder, a hotel attendant

• Catherine Cusack, a maid

• Mrs. Oakshott, a housewife

How does Holmes get Breckinridge (the goose seller) to reveal where the goose came from?

• By threatening to tell his wife about his extramarital affair

• By making a bet with him

• By boxing him

• By driving more customers to his competition

Why did Ryder’s attempt to hide the blue carbuncle in a goose go wrong?

• Somebody he didn’t know bought the goose.

• The goose’s stomach acid dissolved the carbuncle.

• The goose bit him.

• His wife unknowingly ate the goose meat that contained the blue carbuncle

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What does Holmes say is his “business”?

• To know what other people don’t know

• To meddle in illegal affairs

• To pick up where the police left off

• To leave no stone unturned

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does Holmes do to James Ryder at the end of the story?

• Sets him free

• Sends him to the police