A) Watson didn't notice Ms. Spaulding's dirty skirt. B) The bank was located behind Wilson's shop. C) The bank director was grateful to Holmes. D) Duncan Ross's hair was brighter than Wilson's.
A) suspicious; convincing B) helpful; deceptive C) impatient; harmless D) jealous; cunning
A) "Clopping hooves and other subdued street noises can be heard in the background." B) "We'll have to dig deep to find out what it is." C) "As for Duncan Ross. He's vanished without a trace." D) "There is nothing out of the ordinary about his looks, other than his hair, which is as orange as freshly peeled carrots."
A) sensitive B) wise C) eager D) sharp
A) Holmes contacted Inspector Jones B) Holmes told Mr. Wilson that he'd solved the case. C) Victoria Spaulding quit her job. D) Watson went out and bought a revolver.
A) she was developing film in the basement. B) she and Duncan Ross knew each other. C) the Red-Headed League was real. D) she wanted to learn how to run a shop.
A) his patience with Dr. Watson's lack of mindfulness B) his determination and wit C) his acute skills of observation D) his ability to remember things that happened long ago.
A) We should all work to develop our powers of concentration. B) People who meditate are much happier than those who don't C) Mindful people don't use cell phones D) No one is as smart as Sherlock Holmes
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