Chapter 1
What was Holmes complaining about at the beginning of chapter 1?
He was saying that life was no longer interesting for him.
Why did Lestrade do a favor for Holmes and let the detective speak to McFarlane?
Holmes had done many favors for Scotland Yard.
What was Holmes' conclusion about Oldacre writing his will on the train?
His will couldn't have been very important to him because he wrote it quickly.
Why did Sergeant Judd come out of the house?
He must have seen homes standing outside looking at the burnt remains.
She was very _________ because she always asked if it was okay before she borrowed my pencil.
thoughtful
Watson says that life is ______ for people these days.
He says that life is much better for people.
Why was McFarlane surprised to see Mr. Oldacre in his office?
He did not know Mister Oldacre, and his parents had known him many years ago.
Why did a lot of people stop to look at Holmes as he crossed the city?
They might have recognized him from the newspapers because he was a famous detective.
What was Sergeant Judd sure about when Holmes are asked to look around the house and garden?
He was sure that's Holmes would also find McFarlane guilty.
I had to ________ my two friends and tell my teacher how they were different
Contrast
What kind of life does Watson say he prefers?
He says he prefers a quiet life.
What was the reason that Oldacre asked McFarlane to do some work for him?
He asked McFarland to copy his will because only a lawyer can copy a will.
What surprised Holmes when he got to McFarlane's parents' house?
John McFarlane's mother opened the front door.
What did Holmes do when Sergeant Judd returned to the house?
Holmes continued looking around the garden.
After I had a fight with my friend, my mom was disappointed and I asked her not to _______.
upset oneself
Who opened the door while Holmes and Watson were having breakfast?
The housekeeper.
What did Oldacre find very funny when he was in McFarlane's office?
He found McFarlane's surprise very funny.
How did Mrs. McFarlane feel when Holmes asked her about Jonas Oldacre?
She felt excited.
How long did it take homes to finish his investigation of the garden?
Holmes spent over an hour searching the garden but found nothing interesting.
I think it is _________ that someone took my bag because I had it when I go on the train and now its gone.
obvious
What made Holmes so excited that Watson noticed it?
Holmes was interested in the mystery.
What didn't McFarlane understand about the secret he was asked to keep?
McFarlane couldn't understand why not telling his parents about the will was so important to Oldacre.
What is Mrs. McFarlane confident about at the end of her conversation with Holmes?
That Holmes will do everything he can to help her son.
What was strange about Mrs. Lexington when Sherlock Holmes introduced himself to her?
She spoke to him without looking at him.
His bad manners are _________ my decision not to be friends with him any more.
the basis for