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Reading 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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What does circumstantial mean?
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A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
A heated argument or disagreement.
Pointing indirectly towards someone’s guilt, but not proving it.

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Q1
What does circumstantial mean?
A conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
A heated argument or disagreement.
Pointing indirectly towards someone’s guilt, but not proving it.
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Q2
In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' what did the game keeper witness?
McCarthy's son following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.
Turner following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.
Turner's daughter following McCarthy into Boscombe Valley.
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Q3
Who died in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
John Turner
James McCarthy
Charles McCarthy
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Q4
Who is the main suspect in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
James McCarthy
John Turner
Patience Moran
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Q5
In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery', what injuries were found on McCarthy’s body?
severe blows to his head
wound in his left leg
bruises on his arms
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Q6
What is one of the key reasons that James McCarthy is the main suspect in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
A letter from him was found next to his father's body.
His glove was found next to his father's body.
His gun was found next to his father's body.
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