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What did Peterson cry when he rushed into Holmes' room?
Peterson cried "The goose, Mr Holmes! The goose, sir!"
Where did Peterson's wife find the blue carbuncle?
Inside the goose's stomach
Who sent John Horner to repair the grate in the Countess' room?
James Ryder
Why did Ryder go to his sister's house after he stole the carbuncle?
After stealing the carbuncle Ryder was terrified. He needed a safe place to think about how to carry the stone to his criminal friend Maudsley.
Who told Ryder about the carbuncle?
It was the Countess' maid, Catherine Cusack.
Who does the blue carbuncle belong to, and what special quality does it have?
The blue carbuncle belongs to the Countess of Morcar. It is an extraordinarily precious stone, and its special quality is that it can cut glass like butter.
Where was the Alpha Inn?
Near the Museum
What was the name of Ryder's criminal friend he was planning to take the carbuncle to?
Maudsley
What mistake did Ryder make in the backyard, and what was the result?
While Ryder was talking to his sister, the goose escaped back into the flock. When he caught a goose again he took the wrong one.
How did the goose-club work?
Each week the members of the goose-club gave Windigate a few pence, and at Christmas each member received a goose in return.
Why did Holmes say that John Horner was a convenient person for Ryder to frame?
Horner had already been charged with robbery in the past.
What were Holmes' three reasons for freeing Ryder?
First, it was the season of forgiveness.
Second, Ryder was so terrified by the whole experience that Holmes was sure he would never commit another crime.
Third, Holmes argued that if the police could not catch their own criminals, it was not his job to do it for them.
Why did Ryder force the goose to swallow the stone?
So he could carry it safely to his criminal friend Maudsley.
Where did Henry Baker get his goose?
Baker got his goose from the Alpha Inn near the Museum, which was run by Mr Windigate.
What did Ryder do when Holmes show him the carbuncle?
He threw himself onto the rug and grabbed Holmes' knees, begging for mercy
Why did Henry Baker laugh when Holmes offered him the stomach and feathers of the original goose?
Baker laughed because he had no idea the blue carbuncle had been hidden inside the goose.
Why did Mr Breckinridge react so angrily when Holmes asked him about the geese?
Breckinridge was angry because many people had already come to his stall asking questions about the same white goose with a barred tail.
What does Holmes say is the most important part of the next "investigation" he and Watson will do?
Their dinner (he means the goose they are about to eat — Holmes is being ironic)
What did Holmes say to Ryder when he caught him — what exact expression did he use?
"The game is up"
What is the full address of Ryder's sister Mrs Oakshott?
117 Brixton Road