TO ANYONE WHO HAS READ ADVENTURE OF SHERLOCK HOMES- LOOK AT POINTS .Select two sentences from the passage that suggests Watson has an expert understanding of the habits of Holmes.
(1 Point)

“I was seized with a keen desire to see Holmes again, and to know how he was employing his extraordinary powers.” (paragraph 1)

“To me, who knew his every mood and habit, his attitude and manner told their own story. He was at work again.” (paragraph 1)

“I rang the bell and was shown up to the chamber which had formerly been in part my own.” (paragraph 1)

“His manner was not effusive. It seldom was; but he was glad, I think, to see me.” (paragraph 2)
2.What does the word “pacing” suggest about Holmes in paragraph 1?
(1 Point)

That Holmes does not like people.

That Holmes is upset with Watson.

That Holmes is deep in thought.

That Holmes just solved a case.
3.This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A
How does the first-person point of view help the reader?
(1 Point)

t helps the reader understand why Holmes enjoys mysteries.

It helps the reader understand how Watson is connected.

It helps the reader understand why Holmes likes Watson.

It helps the reader understand how Watson feels about Holmes.
4.Part B
Select the sentence the sentence that supports the answer in Part A.
(1 Point)

One night I was returning from a journey to a patient (for I had now returned to civil practice), when my way led me through Baker Street.

As I passed the well-remembered door, which must always be associated in my mind with our connection, and with the dark incidents of the Study in Scarlet, I was seized with a keen desire to see Holmes again, and to know how he was employing his extraordinary powers.

His rooms were brilliantly lit, and, even as I looked up, I saw his tall, spare figure pass twice in a dark silhouette against the blind.

To me, who knew his every mood and habit, his attitude and manner told their own story.
5.Based on the details in the story, which of the following is true about Holmes?
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He sees the world differently.

He is a very emotional person.

He is inquisitive by nature.

He likes to do things by himself.
6.Select the two sentences from the passage that shows how Watson is impressed by Holmes and his ability to read people.
(1 Point)

I could not help laughing at the ease with which he explained his process of deduction.

“When I hear you give your reasons,” I remarked, “the thing always appears to me to be so ridiculously simple that I could easily do it myself, though at each successive instance of your reasoning I am baffled until you explain your process.

And yet I believe that my eyes are as good as yours.”

“Quite so,” he answered throwing himself down into an armchair.

“You see, but you do not observe.”
7.What does Holmes mean by the line “you see, but you do not observe” in paragraph 11?
(1 Point)

He means people are not as talented as him.

He means people only see a person’s appearance.

He means people need to look for little clues.

He means people do not pay attention to small details.
8.Select two sentences from paragraph 1 that supports the idea that in the past, Watson and Holmes spent a great deal of time together.
(1 Point)

“He was pacing the room swiftly, eagerly, with his head sunk upon his chest and his hands clasped behind him.”

“To me, who knew his every mood and habit, his attitude and manner told their own story. He was at work again.”

“He had risen out of his delusions and was hot upon the scent of some new problem.”

“I rang the bell and was shown up to the chamber which had formerly been in part my own.”
9. This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A
What is the central idea of paragraph 10?
(1 Point)

Holmes can know things about people just by looking.

Holmes uses small details to draw conclusions about people.

Holmes can tell that Watson has a bad house servant.

Holmes likes to surprise people with his ability.
10.Part B
How does the author develop the central idea in Part A?
(1 Point)

by Watson describing why Holmes is such an impressive person

by Holmes telling Watson all his secrets when it comes to solving a crime

by Holmes listing all the details of how he knew so much about Watson

by Watson explaining there was no way Holmes could have known
11.Read the sentence from paragraph 8.

“You would certainly have been burned, had you lived a few centuries ago.”

What does this sentence suggest?
(1 Point)

Holmes tends to make people very upset.

Long ago, people would not have appreciated Holmes.

People might think Holmes, due to his ability, was a witch.

Fire would be the only way to understand Holmes.