“The Adventure of the
Egyptian Tomb”
“Lamb to
the
Slaughter”
“The Mouse
Trap”
“The Speckled
Band”
HODE
PODGE
“The Cask of
Amontillado”
“The Adventure of
the
Egyptian Tomb”
“Lamb to the
Slaughter”
“The Mouse
Trap”
“The Speckled
Band”
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Hodge
Podge
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a. He’s experienced
b. He has original
ideas
c. He’s superstitious
d. He’s imaginative
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What is NOT a
characteristic of Hercule
Poirot ?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Rupert Bleibner
Dr. Ames
Guy Williard
Mr. Harper
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Who is the worthy
opponent/ murderer?
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What was the name given to
the cursed excavation?
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What is the
“Curse of Men-her-Ra” ?
a.“Ah this cursed sand!”
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b. I, too, believe in the force
of superstition…”
1. Speaker?
2. Purpose of Quote?
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1.
2.
Who is Poirot?
a. Shows characteristic
of memorable detective
b. Gives insight into why
Poirot thought the curse
was important to the
crimes….
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1. Which of the four deaths was of natural causes?
a.
Mr. Bleibner
b.
Mr. Willard
c.
Dr. Ames
d.
Rupert Bleibner
2. What does Poirot do to draw the murderer into action?
a. Drink the poison
b. Dress up like Anubis
c. Hide out in the pyramids to watch the killer in the act
d. Have leprosy
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1. Which of the four deaths was of
natural causes?
a.
Mr. Bleibner
b.
Mr. John Willard
c.
Dr. Ames
d.
Rupert Bleibner
2. What does Poirot do to draw the murderer into action?
a. Drink the poison
b. Dress up like Anubis
c. Hide out in the pyramids to watch the killer in the act
d. Have leprosy
What does Mrs. Maloney do
just after killing her
husband?
a) Visits a church.
b) Calls the police.
c) Goes shopping.
d) Goes for a walk.
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What does Mrs. Maloney
do just after killing her
husband?
a) Visits a church.
b) Calls the police.
c) Goes shopping.
d) Goes for a walk.
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Leaving his wife…
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What is the reason/
motive for the
significant crime ?
What does Mrs. Maloney
kill her husband with?
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a) A wrench.
b) A lamp.
c) A poisoned soufflé.
d) A leg of lamb.
What does Mrs. Maloney kill
her husband with?
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a) A wrench
b) A lamp
c) A poisoned soufflé
d) A leg of lamb
Mary simply walked up behind
him and without any pause
she swung the big leg of
lamb… on the back of his
head.”
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What is the
significant
crime ?
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Ironic Importance with
Story:
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a.
b.
“Have some of mine,
Charlie. She wants us to
finish it..be doing her a
favor.”
Oh, Phillip, I though you’d
never come! How did it go?
Did she suspect anything?”
What is:
a. Irony- they are
eating the murder
weapon
Irony- Ella and Heidi
together at end?
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b.
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The “Unexpected” guest
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Who is
Mr. Paravicini ?
What was NOT found at the
scene of the Maureen’s
murder?
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A.
B.
C.
D.
Line of music to “Three Blind Mice”
A note, “This is the first of many.”
Paper with two addresses on it
Light colored-scarf and felt hat.
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What is paper with two
addresses on it ?
a. Died at Longridge Farm
b. Ran away and joined the
Army
c. Began the band “The
Smashing Pumpkins”
d. Disappears at 12 or 13?
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Who is Jimmy
Corrigan ?
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a. Killing her husband
b. Killing Mrs. Boyles
c. Singing “Three Blind
Mice” at top of lungs
d. Abusing her foster
children
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What did Maureen Lyons
get arrested for ?
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a. She was the magistrate who
sent kids to live with Stannings
b. She was the school teacher
that did not help.
c. He was the black marketteer
d. He was the true detective
Who is:
a. Mrs. Boyle
b. Miss Casewell
c. Mr. Paravicini
d. Major Metcalf ?
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a. Julia Stoner
b. Julia Stiles
c. Julia Stokes
d. Helen Stoner
Who is the one
murdered ?
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a. Rope
b. Knife
c. Baboon
d. Snake
What is the
weapon used to kill
Miss Stoner ?
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“…the pipe, the
deerstalker hat, the keen
sharp-featured profile
are famous the world
over…”
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Quote ID:
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Who is Sherlock
Holmes ?
Quote ID:
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a. “One moment, …. are
you sure about this
whistle and sound?”
b. “No, we don’t keep a cat.
But there is a cheetah and
baboon.”
Who is:
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a. Sherlock Holmes
b. Miss Stoner ?
1. What did Dr. Roylott use the whistle to do?
a. train the swamp adder to look4-500for mice
b. train the swamp adder to call it back to his room
c. train the swamp adder to dance
d. train the swamp adder to take a break
2. Chose the statement that shows irony in the mystery.
a. Helen Stoner loved her sister but was unable to save her.
b. Dr. Roylett worked out a clever plan to ensure himself a
comfortable life but then lost his life through that plan.
c. Dr. Watson was most upset by Helen Stoner's problem, but was not
as good as Sherlock Holmes in solving the mystery.
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1. What did Dr. Roylott use the whistle to do?
a. train the swamp adder to look for mice
b. train the swamp adder to call it back to his room
c. train the swamp adder to dance
d. train the swamp adder to take a break
2. Chose the statement that shows irony in the mystery.
a. Helen Stoner loved her sister but was unable to save her.
b. Dr. Roylett worked out a clever plan to ensure himself a comfortable
life but then lost his life through that plan.
c. Dr. Watson was most upset by Helen Stoner's problem, but was not
as good as Sherlock Holmes in solving the mystery.
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a. Memorable Detective
b. Clever Opponent
c. Hidden Clues
d. Available Suspects
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What is NOT a
Detective Element ?
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a. After being the _________ for his
brother’s mistakes for the third time
that day, James finally told his
parents the truth.
b. After his __________ deeds, he
went to jail for a long time.
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What are:
a. After being the scapegoat for his
brother’s mistakes for the third
time that day, James finally told
his parents the truth.
b. After his nefarious deeds, he went
to jail for a long time.
?
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a. Sherlock Holmes
b. Major Metcalf
c.
Hercule Poirot
d. Jack Newman
ID Story Connection:
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What is:
a. “The Speckled Band”
b. “The Mouse Trap”
c. “The Mystery of the
Egyptian Tomb”
d. “Lamb to the Slaughter” ?
a. The old bowl was broken and
considered ______________.
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b. Visiting museum displays of
ancient Egypt is a good way to study
the history of the __________________.
c.
After getting an A on his summer reading
essay, he considered his
one mistake to be __________.
What are:
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a. The old bowl was broken and
considered picayune.
b. Visiting museum displays of ancient Egypt
is a good way to study the history of the
sarcophagus.
c. After getting an A on his summer reading
essay, he considered his one mistake to be
trivial.
?
Synonym, Antonym, or
NO Relationship to
each other:
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a. catholic--ecumenical
b. adroit---gauche
What are:
1. catholic---ecumenical
(synonyms)
2. adroit---gauche
(antonyms)
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Quince thought back on Helms’ battered body;
This was not a ________________ crime,
but one
motivated by jealousy or greed.
A _____________
of Helms, perhaps someone with whom he
socialized or worked with everyday,
might have
been motivated to do this.
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What is….
Quince thought back on Helms’ battered body;
this was not a venal crime, but one
motivated by jealousy or greed.
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A peer of Helms, perhaps someone with whom
he
socialized or worked with everyday, might
have
been motivated to do this.
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egregious---nefarious
c.
a. Synonym?
b. Antonym?
Nothing in common
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What is a synonym?
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a.
Clumsy, awkward, especially
in social situations.
b. Remarkably bad
c. Equal person
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What are:
a. gauche
b. egregious
c. peer ?
A hot, muggy breeze billowed the curtains away from the
window in small gusts. Detective Markham sat at his desk
contemplating the pile of uninteresting, unimportant,
______ cases in the folders in front of him. He was
weary of the ______ jobs of little worth that had
come his way lately; he felt himself worthy of more important
assignments. Restlessly, he wiped his sweaty face; the heat had
become a ______ presence in the tiny office. On the
other hand, Markham was no ________ and he refused
to demean himself to those in the DA’s office in hopes of more
interesting work coming his way. He would, however, have
liked to have had a chance at the strange case of the university
murder. Professor Quincy looked like he was going to be the
_________ for whatever _________deeds were taking place in the
archaeology department.
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Who was:
A hot, muggy breeze billowed the curtains away from the
window in small gusts. Detective Markham sat at his desk
contemplating the pile of uninteresting, unimportant,
trivial cases in the folders in front of him. He was
weary of the picayune jobs of little worth that had
come his way lately; he felt himself worthy of more important
assignments. Restlessly, he wiped his sweaty face; the heat had
become a palpable presence in the tiny office. On the
other hand, Markham was no sycophant and he refused
to demean himself to those in the DA’s office in hopes of more
interesting work coming his way. He would, however, have
liked to have had a chance at the strange case of the university
murder. Professor Quincy looked like he was going to be the
scapegoat for whatever nefarious deeds were taking place in the
archaeology department. ???
As the Mr. X roamed the Whitewater Middle School hallways searching
for students out of uniform, the 1._______ of emptied classrooms and
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hallways seemed to continue indefinitely. Searching for help, Charlie
offered to be an 2._______ and help with the search. 3._______ in the art
of hiding, the young apprentice found a bit of 4.________ in the fact that
no D-Hall slips would be issued today.
Finally, upon hearing noise from a near stairway, a young 5._______ was
heard jumping to a nearby tree. Mr. X shouted, “Stop! Your shirt is out!”
As the young lady stopped and tucked in her shirt, she fell two flights to
the ground and screamed, “Mr. X, you are so 6.___________!” The
comment, even though 7.____________ or a trite little remark, was misinterpreted and the fractured young lady was taken straight to D-Hall.
Upon arrival to D-Hall, Ms. Y said, “I know you may have a flesh wound
or two, but I do not want to hear one 8.______ of moaning or crying while
you are with me for the next two hours. As a consequence for your actions,
Taylor, your 9._________ will be to wash all of the faculty cars with a
toothbrush.” The girl looked relieved, because the pain had turned to
shock, but then suddenly realized that Mr. X’s shirt was untucked as well.
Who was:
As the Mr. X roamed the Whitewater1 - 100
Middle School hallways searching for
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students out of uniform, the 1.abyss of emptied classrooms and hallways
seemed to continue indefinitely. Searching for help, Charlie offered to be
an 2.acolyte and help with the search. 3.adroit in the art of hiding, the
young apprentice found a bit of 4.humor in the fact that no D-Hall slips
would be issued today.
Finally, upon hearing noise from a near stairway, a young 5.harridan was
heard jumping to a nearby tree. Mr. X shouted, “Stop! Your shirt is out!”
As the young lady stopped and tucked in her shirt, she fell two flights to the
ground and screamed, “Mr. X, you are so 6.procrustean!” The comment,
even though 7.platitude or a trite little remark, was mis-interpreted and the
fractured young lady was taken straight to D-Hall.
Upon arrival to D-Hall, Ms. Y said, “I know you may have a flesh wound or
two, but I do not want to hear one 8.iota of moaning or crying while you are
with me for the next two hours. As a consequence for your actions, Taylor,
your 9.denouement will be to wash all of the faculty cars with a
toothbrush.” The girl looked relieved, because the pain had turned to
shock, but then suddenly realized that Mr. X’s shirt was untucked as well.
???
List ALL 6 Detective
Elements
What is:
1. The detective must be memorable.
2. The crime must be significant.
3. The criminal must be a worthy opponent.
4. All clues must be presented early in the
story.
5. All suspects must be presented
early in the story.
6. The solution must appear logical and
obvious when explained.