The Adventures of the Speckled Band
The Red Headed League
The Blue Carbunckle
Vocabulary
Bonus
100
What is the Speckled Band?
a snake
100
What is the requirements needed to apply for the vacancy in the Red Headed League?
to be a red headed man over the age of 21
100
What is found in the goose?
a blue diamond (the blue carbuncle)
100
What does pompous mean?
proud, haughty, arrogant, snobby
100
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
A detective
200
What is odd about the bell rope and the bed?
the bell rope doesn't work and the bed is nailed to the ground
200
What odd things did Holmes do in front of Mr. Wilson's place of business?
he pretends to be lost, checks his knees, and hits the pavement
200
How did the gem get into the goose's throat?
Ryder shoved it down it's throat until his fungers couldn't reach any further
200
What does sleuth mean?
a detective
300
Why does Hellen move into Julia's room?
her room is being remodeled
300
What special interest is hidden where they wait
the french gold
300
Why could the goose and the hat not be returned to the owner?
there are too many people named Henry Baker
300
What does quavering mean?
shaking or trembling; speaking in a shaking voice
400
What are Helen's sisters' last words to her?
"Oh my god! Helen! It's the band! It's the Speckled Band"
400
How does Mr. Wilson's job suddenly end?
when he finds a note on the door saying "the Red Headed League has been dissolved"
400
Who is James Ryder?
the criminal who shoved the gem into the goose's throat
400
What does jostle mean?
to push out of the way, often using the elbows
500
What happens after Holmes and Watson hear the whistle?
the snake comes out and bit the guy
500
How did Mr. Wilson get the job from the newspaper ad?
getting his haircut
500
How does Holmes know that the owner is married?
he was bringing a peace offering to her
500
What does contemplate mean?
think deeply, ponder, meditate, consider carefully
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