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Solving 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'

Quiz by Oak National Academy: KS3 English (2)

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  • Q1
    In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery', what object did the murderer leave behind at the crime scene at Boscombe Pool?
    glove
    shoe
    used cigar
    30s
  • Q2
    What was the murder weapon in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
    a gun
    a poker stick
    a rock
    30s
  • Q3
    Who murdered Charles McCarthy in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
    John Turner
    Alice Turner
    James McCarthy
    30s
  • Q4
    In 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery', which word describes Charles McCarthy's treatment of Turner whilst alive, according to Turner's narrative?
    loving
    friendly
    manipulative
    30s
  • Q5
    What was Turner's motive in the murder of Charles McCarthy in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
    He did not want his daughter, Alice, to marry Charles McCarthy's son.
    He resented Charles for taking his property and money.
    Charles had hurt his brother back in Australia.
    30s
  • Q6
    What was Turner's fate at the end of 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery'?
    Turner ran away and no one knows of his fate.
    Holmes kept his secret and Turner passed away 7 months later.
    Holmes told the court of Turner's crime and Turner was sent to jail.
    30s

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