Which quotation from “The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes” best supports the inference that Mr. Meeks is looking for his sister?
Select a box to indicate whether each quotation from “The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes” supports Jolnes’s image as an intelligent detective or a stupefied colleague.
For every row, only one box can be selected.
Classify each quotation:
intelligent detective | stupefied colleague | |
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“‘When I reach thus far in the chain I see nothing impossible about Number 12 Avenue C. It is there we will find your sister, Mr. Meeks.’” (paragraph 1) | ||
“Shamrock Jolnes concluded his convincing speech with the smile of a successful artist.” (paragraph 2) | ||
“Shamrock Jolnes turned pale, but forced a smile.” (paragraph 17) | ||
“‘If it would not be asking too much,’ he stammered—‘if you would favor me so far—would you object to—’” (paragraph 24) |
In “The Naval Treaty,” what can be inferred about the relationship between Joseph Harrison and Percy Phelps?
What do both passages reveal about the process of solving a mystery?
Select a box in each row to indicate whether each quotation shows an accurate analysis or a misinterpretation.
For every row, only one box can be selected.
accurate analysis | misinterpretation | |
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“‘Observe the round impression in it. It has been wrapped around a ring—perhaps a ring of great value.’” (“The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes,” paragraph 1) | ||
“‘. . . this piece with the address on it looks to me like the end of a seat coupon—No. 12, row C, left aisle.’” (“The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes,” paragraph 5) | ||
“‘Do you tell me that during these long ten weeks of agony the stolen papers were within the very room with me all the time?’” (“The Naval Treaty,” paragraph 1) | ||
“‘Of all the facts which were presented to us we had to pick just those which we deemed to be essential. . . .’” (“The Naval Treaty,” paragraph 6) |
What theme does “The Adventures of Shamrock Jolnes” develop?
In paragraph 6 of “The Naval Treaty,” Holmes speaks to Percy Phelps in a way that intends to teach Phelps how Holmes was able to draw a logical conclusion.
Which quotations best convey Holmes’s process?
Select all that apply.
Part A
Which statement best describes the meaning of to steal in as it is used in paragraph 9 of “The Naval Treaty”?
Select the underlined phrase that supports the answer to Part A.