Literature Analysis: 'Awkward Mary received pearls every year on the same day' Extract

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What is the name of the character who learns that he must win a wager to avoid arrest?

Aouda
Fogg (correct)
Reform
Fix

Which city does Fogg need to reach in order to win the wager?

Liverpool (correct)
Paris
New York
London

How does Fogg deal with his persecutors in the text?

Flees the country
Takes them to court
Gives them a bribe (correct)
Hides in a cave

What is the role of Aouda in the text?

Love interest (D) Signup and view all the answers

What time does Fogg finally reach the Reform Club?

8:45 p.m. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main motivation behind Fogg's journey in the text?

To win a wager and avoid arrest (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who was stationed at the fortress in the Andaman Islands?

Jonathan Small (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where did Mary Morstan come to consult Sherlock Holmes?

Baker Street (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who disappears before Mary Morstan's arrival at Langham Hotel?

Mary's father (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which character was a gatekeeper at a fortress when forced to be an accomplice in a theft?

Jonathan Small (A) Signup and view all the answers

Where does Mary's father stay when he comes to London?

Agra (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who invites Mary to meet her but then disappears before her arrival?

Mary's father (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was one important event for the students and teachers of the school?

The Students' Council's Half-yearly report (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was against conducting such activities in the school?

The head of the institution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What pleased the writer immensely?

The progress of his students (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did the students show a remarkable change in?

Their behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

'Denham's report was a bit of a shock.' What does this statement imply?

Denham's report was surprising (D) Signup and view all the answers

'This frilly, innocent-looking puss had gobbled her canary without leaving the tiniest feather.' What does this statement suggest?

The cat ate a bird without a trace (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the extract from the novel 'The Sign of Four'?

The significance of Mary receiving pearls (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does the mystery of Bartholomew's murder help Holmes track down the culprit?

By analyzing footprints and concluding two individuals were involved (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the novel 'The Sign of Four' regarding wealth?

The shallowness of wealth and the negative consequences it can bring (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who accompanies Holmes to solve the mystery in the extract?

Mary Morstan and Watson (C) Signup and view all the answers

What crucial findings did Holmes derive from Bartholomew's murder investigation?

Two culprits were involved, one with a wooden leg, based on footprints (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation for Holmes in investigating Mary Morstan's case?

To uncover the truth behind her father's disappearance (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

Raising awareness about environmental conservation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a way to save trees in the text?

Recycling and reusing books (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the date mentioned for the 'Eye Donation Gift' event in the text?

December 19th (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can donating blood help with according to the text?

Improving vision (B) Signup and view all the answers

What kind of items are proposed to be recycled in the text?

Notebooks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways suggested to make general use of for appeal donation ideas in the text?

'Review/Blog points' (B) Signup and view all the answers