The Sphynx Without A Secret
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One of the stories by Oscar Wilde
- 1.
Where does the action take place?
- A.
In Paris
- B.
In Rome
- C.
In New York
- D.
In London
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A. In ParisExplanation
The action takes place in Paris.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who is Gerald Murchison?
- A.
One of his brothers
- B.
An old school friend
- C.
His neighbour
- D.
An old university friend
Correct Answer
D. An old university friendExplanation
Gerald Murchison is identified as an old university friend based on the given options. This suggests that the person in question has a connection with Gerald Murchison from their time in university. The other options, such as one of his brothers, an old school friend, or his neighbor, are not mentioned in the explanation, indicating that they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What did Murchison take out of his pocket?
- A.
The photo of a boy friend
- B.
The photo of a short woman with long hair
- C.
The photo of a tall woman
- D.
The photo of a tall, richly dressed woman with short hair
Correct Answer
C. The photo of a tall womanExplanation
Murchison took out a photo of a tall woman from his pocket.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who did Murchison see at Bond St?
- A.
The woman in the photo
- B.
A strange man
- C.
Nobody
- D.
His wife
Correct Answer
A. The woman in the photoExplanation
Murchison saw the woman in the photo at Bond St. This implies that he recognized the woman in the photo and encountered her in person. It is possible that he had been searching for her or had some prior connection with her, leading to their meeting at Bond St.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the name of the woman?
- A.
Lady Alast
- B.
Lady Alrrot
- C.
Lady Alroc
- D.
Lady Alroy
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D. Lady AlroyExplanation
The name of the woman is Lady Alroy.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What time did Murchison have a date with the woman?
- A.
At half past four
- B.
At half past five
- C.
At quarter past four
- D.
At quarter to four
Correct Answer
A. At half past fourExplanation
Murchison had a date with the woman at half past four. This means that the time was 4:30.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Where did she live?
- A.
In a flat in Park Lane
- B.
In an attic in Park Lane
- C.
In a semi-detached house in Park Lane
- D.
In a house in Park Lane
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D. In a house in Park LaneExplanation
The correct answer is "In a house in Park Lane." This answer suggests that she lived in a regular house rather than a flat, attic, or semi-detached house. Park Lane is a well-known street, so it is plausible that she lived in a house there.Rate this question:
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- 8.
The woman was ...
- A.
Married
- B.
Single
- C.
A widow
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C. A widowExplanation
The woman being referred to in the question is described as a widow. This means that her husband has passed away and she is no longer married. Being a widow implies that she was previously married but is now single due to the death of her spouse.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Green Street was a ...
- A.
Poor district of London
- B.
Rich district of London
- C.
A famous shopping street in London
- D.
Rich district of Brighton
Correct Answer
A. Poor district of LondonExplanation
Green Street was a poor district of London. This can be inferred from the fact that it is described as "poor" in the given options.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What did the woman drop at Cummor Street?
- A.
A letter
- B.
A handkerchief
- C.
A gold watch
- D.
A necklace
Correct Answer
B. A handkerchiefExplanation
The correct answer is A handkerchief. This is indicated by the phrase "drop at Cummor Street." Since a handkerchief is an item that can easily be dropped or misplaced, it is the most likely object to be dropped in a street.Rate this question:
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