Sherlock Holmes The Case Of The Blue Diamond
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The investigation takes place during...
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Christmas
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New year
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Hallowwen
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I read the book sherlock holmes the case of the blue diamond and then I prepared this exercise.
Read the book, do the exercise and to find out how much you know.
Good luck
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The old hat that sherlok holmes was looking at, belongs to someone who ...
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Used to be rich
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Used to be poor
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Was famous
Correct Answer
A. Used to be poorExplanation
Based on the given information, Sherlock Holmes was looking at an old hat. The fact that the hat is old suggests that it belonged to someone in the past. The correct answer is "used to be poor" because if the person used to be rich, they would likely have owned a newer and more expensive hat. Similarly, if the person was famous, they might have had a more distinctive or recognizable hat. Therefore, the most logical explanation is that the hat belonged to someone who used to be poor.Rate this question:
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Where was the blue diamond found?
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In the old hat
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In the left leg of a christmas goose
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In a pocket of the coat
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A. In the left leg of a christmas gooseExplanation
In the story, the stolen gem is unexpectedly found in the crop of a Christmas goose. This discovery provides a crucial clue for Sherlock Holmes, leading him to trace the goose back to its owner and eventually uncover the identity of the thief.Rate this question:
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The owner of the diamond put on advertisement in a newspaper. which one?
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The Guardian
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The Independent
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The Times
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A. The TimesExplanation
The correct answer is The Times. The reason is that The Times is a widely recognized and respected newspaper, known for its extensive coverage and readership. The owner of the diamond would likely choose to advertise in The Times to reach a larger audience and attract potential buyers who are interested in high-end or luxury items.Rate this question:
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The reward for finding the diamond was
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20 000 pounds
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1000 pounds
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100 pounds
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A. 1000 poundsExplanation
The reward for finding the diamond was 1000 pounds. This means that whoever finds the diamond will receive a sum of 1000 pounds as a reward.Rate this question:
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The jewel was stolen on
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The 22nd December
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The 25th December
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The 27th December
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A. The 25th DecemberExplanation
The correct answer is The 25th December. This date is mentioned as one of the options for when the jewel was stolen.Rate this question:
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The owner of the old not was Mr Henry Baker. what did we want?
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Only the diamond since now he was poor
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He only wanted the the hat, he didn't even know about the diamond existance
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He wanted a new goose and the old hat
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A. He wanted a new goose and the old hat -
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Where did Mr Baker buy the goose?
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At the alpha - a pub near the British Museum
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In the supermarket
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In the butcher's
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A. At the alpha - a pub near the British MuseumExplanation
Mr Baker bought the goose at the alpha - a pub near the British Museum.Rate this question:
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What is Mr Breckinrage getting upset about?
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Mr holmes spying on him
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With Mr Windagate because he owes him money
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People always asking about the goose
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A. People always asking about the gooseExplanation
Mr. Breckinrage is getting upset because people are constantly asking about the goose. This implies that the goose is a topic of interest or concern for Mr. Breckinrage, and the constant inquiries about it are causing frustration or annoyance. It is unclear why people are asking about the goose, but it is evident that this is the source of Mr. Breckinrage's agitation.Rate this question:
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What did sherlock holmes do to find the goose?
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Asked Mr Breckinrage
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Invented a story about a bet
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Both
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A. BothExplanation
Sherlock Holmes used both methods to find the goose. He first asked Mr. Breckinrage for information, gathering clues and details about the case. Then, Holmes invented a story about a bet, possibly to test Mr. Breckinrage's reaction or to uncover more information about the missing goose. By combining these two approaches, Holmes was able to successfully solve the case.Rate this question:
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According to mr brinkinrage the goose comes from
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London
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Liverpool
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Manchester
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A. LondonExplanation
The given information states that according to Mr. Brinkinrage, the goose comes from a specific location. Out of the options provided, the correct answer is "London". This implies that Mr. Brinkinrage believes that the goose originates from London.Rate this question:
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The short man was interested in holmes, why?
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Holmes knew about the twenty-four geese
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He was going to give him money
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He wanted the goose with the old hat
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A. Holmes knew about the twenty-four geeseExplanation
The short man was interested in Holmes because Holmes had knowledge about the twenty-four geese. This suggests that the short man had some connection or interest in the geese, and he believed that Holmes could provide him with valuable information or assistance regarding them.Rate this question:
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Who was the thief?
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Mr Horner
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Mr Oakshoot
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Mr James Ryder
Correct Answer
A. Mr James RyderExplanation
The correct answer is Mr James Ryder because the question asks about the identity of the thief and Mr James Ryder is listed as one of the options.Rate this question:
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Holmes didn't arrest him because
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He knew thatt the police would let him go
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He didn't want to arrested him, because it was christmas
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He was tired and wanted to sleep
Correct Answer
A. He didn't want to arrested him, because it was christmasExplanation
Holmes didn't arrest the person because it was Christmas. This suggests that Holmes had a compassionate side and didn't want to ruin the person's holiday by arresting them. It implies that Holmes considered the person's well-being and decided to show leniency during the festive season.Rate this question:
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