“the adventure of the egyptian tomb”

“The Adventure of the

Egyptian Tomb”

“Lamb to the

Slaughter”

“The Mouse Trap”

“The Speckled Band”

HODE PODGE

“The Cask of Amontillado”

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“The Adventure of the

Egyptian Tomb”

“Lamb to the Slaughter”

“The Speckled Band”

Hodge Podge

VL 1-5 “The Mouse Trap”

1-1001 - 100a. He’s experienced

b. He has original ideas

c. He’s superstitious

d. He’s imaginative

1-100A1 - 100

What is NOT a characteristic of Hercule

Poirot ?

1-200

a. Rupert Bleibner

b. Dr. Ames

c. Guy Williard

d. Mr. Harper

1-200A1 - 100

Who is the worthy opponent/ murderer?

1-300

What was the name given to

the cursed excavation?

1-300A1 - 100

What is the

“Curse of Men-her-Ra” ?

1-400a.“Ah this cursed sand!”

b. I, too, believe in the force of superstition…”

1.Speaker?

2.Purpose of Quote?

1-400A1 - 100

1. Who is Poirot?

2. a. Shows characteristic of memorable detective

b. Gives insight into why Poirot thought the curse

was important to the crimes….

1-500

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

1-500A1 - 100

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

2-1001 - 100What 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.

2-100A1 - 100What 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.

2-200

Leaving his wife…

2-200A1 - 100

What is the reason/ motive

for the significant crime ?

2-300What does Mrs. Maloney kill her husband with?

a) A wrench.b) A lamp.c) A poisoned soufflé.d) A leg of lamb.

2-300A1 - 100What does Mrs. Maloney kill

her husband with?

a) A wrenchb) A lampc) A poisoned souffléd) A leg of lamb

2-400Mary simply walked up behind him and without any pause she swung

the big leg of lamb… on the back of his head.”

2-400A1 - 100

What is the significant

crime ?

2-500Ironic Importance with Story:

a. “Have some of mine, Charlie. She wants us to finish it..be

doing her a favor.”

b. Oh, Phillip, I though you’d never come! How did it go? Did she suspect anything?”

2-500A1 - 100What is:

a. Irony- they are eating the murder

weaponb. Irony- Ella and Heidi together at

end?

3-1001 - 100

The “Unexpected” guest

3-100A1 - 100

Who is

Mr. Paravicini ?

3-200What was NOT found at the scene of the

Maureen’s murder?

A. Line of music to “Three Blind Mice”B. A note, “This is the first of many.”C. Paper with two addresses on itD. Light colored-scarf and felt hat.

3-200A1 - 100

What is paper with two addresses on it ?

3-300a. Died at Longridge Farmb. Ran away and joined the

Armyc. Began the band “The

Smashing Pumpkins”d. Disappears at 12 or 13?

3-300A1 - 100

Who is Jimmy Corrigan ?

3-400

a. Killing her husbandb. Killing Mrs. Boylesc. Singing “Three Blind

Mice” at top of lungsd. Abusing her foster

children

3-400A1 - 100

What did Maureen Lyons get arrested

for ?

3-500

  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

3-500A1 - 100Who is:

a. Mrs. Boyleb. Miss Casewellc. Mr. Paravicini

d. Major Metcalf ?

4-1001 - 100

a. Julia Stonerb. Julia Stiles

c. Julia Stokesd. Helen Stoner

4-100A1 - 100

Who is the one murdered ?

4-200

a. Rope

b. Knife

c. Baboon

d. Snake

4-200A1 - 100What is the

weapon used to kill Miss Stoner ?

4-300

“…the pipe, the deerstalker hat, the keen

sharp-featured profile are famous the world

over…”

Quote ID:

4-300A1 - 100

Who is Sherlock Holmes ?

4-400Quote ID:

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.”

4-400A1 - 100

Who is: a. Sherlock Holmes

b. Miss Stoner ?

4-500

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 roomc. 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.

4-500A1 - 100

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 roomc. 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.

5-1001 - 100

a. Memorable Detective

b. Clever Opponent

c. Hidden Clues

d. Available Suspects

5-100A1 - 100

What is NOT a Detective Element ?

5-200

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.

5-200A1 - 100

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.

?

5-300

a. Sherlock Holmes

b. Major Metcalf

c. Hercule Poirot

d. Jack Newman

ID Story Connection:

What is:

a. “The Speckled Band”b. “The Mouse Trap”

c. “The Mystery of the Egyptian Tomb”

d. “Lamb to the Slaughter” ?

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a. The old bowl was broken and considered ______________.

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 __________.

5-400A1 - 100What are:

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. ?

5-500Synonym, Antonym, or NO

Relationship to each other:

a. catholic---ecumenical

b. adroit---gauche

5-500A1 - 100

What are:1. catholic---ecumenical

(synonyms) 2. adroit---gauche

(antonyms)

6-1001 - 100Quince 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.

6-100A1 - 100What is….

Quince thought back on Helms’ battered body; this was not a venal crime, but one motivated by jealousy or greed.

A peer of Helms, perhaps someone with whom

he socialized or worked with everyday, might

have been motivated to do this.

6-200

egregious---nefarious

a. Synonym?b. Antonym?

c. Nothing in common

6-200A1 - 100

What is a synonym?

6-300

a. Clumsy, awkward, especially in social situations.

b. Remarkably badc. Equal person

6-300A1 - 100

What are:a.gauche

b.egregiousc.peer ?

6-400

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.

6-400A

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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. ???

6-500

As the Mr. X roamed the Whitewater Middle School hallways searching for students out of uniform, the 1._______ of emptied classrooms and 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 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.______ 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.

6-500A1 - 100

Who was:As the Mr. X roamed the Whitewater Middle School hallways searching

for 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.