The Mystery of the Three Students Review 2

In Scene 1, Dr. John Watson says, “Well, it’s been quiet lately . . . we’ve got nothing brewing right now but this tea.” What are TWO meanings of the word brewing?

• drinking

• happening

• baking

• soaking in hot water

What is Hillary Soames’s problem at the beginning of the play?

• Mr. Bannister is ill.

• Someone copied an exam.

• She lost the key to her office.

• She wants to win a scholarship.

Scene 2 is different from other scenes in the play because it takes place _______.

• many years later

• in Sherlock Holmes’s office

• earlier than the main story

• when the mystery is solved

When Soames says “And we need the help of London’s best detective,” you can guess she is talking about _______.

• Watson

• Mr. Gilchrist

• Mr. Bannister

• Holmes

In Scene 5, what does Millie McLaren do when Holmes and Watson visit her room?

• reads a book

• paces nervously

• doesn’t open the door

• tells them about her father

What do Ben Gilchrist and Sherlock Holmes have in common?

• They’re both tall.

• They both play soccer.

• They both like holidays.

• They’re both detectives.

Which word best describes Holmes?

• angry

• clever

• jolly

• nervous

Which sentence best supports the correct answer to question 7?

• “I think you’ve saved me from a holiday, Ms. Soames.”

• “I must say, I’m intrigued by your story.”

• “I’m going to stroll about the grounds.”

• “It’s quite elementary, my dear Watson.”