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What is the reason Thaddeus Sholto wanted Miss Morstan to go to Pondicherry Lodge?
What is the reason Thaddeus Sholto wanted Miss Morstan to go to Pondicherry Lodge?
- To help him find the treasure
- To have dinner with Bartholomew Sholto
- To visit his brother, Bartholomew
- To claim her share of the treasure (correct)
How did Bartholomew Sholto discover the treasure's location?
How did Bartholomew Sholto discover the treasure's location?
- He found a map that led him to the treasure.
- He hired a detective to find the treasure for him.
- He followed a trail of clues left by his brother.
- He deduced the location based on a discrepancy in the house's measurements. (correct)
What is the main reason why the narrator hesitates about his feelings for Miss Morstan?
What is the main reason why the narrator hesitates about his feelings for Miss Morstan?
- He doubts his own qualifications as a suitor.
- He fears that she is engaged to another man.
- He believes that she is not interested in him.
- He is concerned about her financial situation. (correct)
What event prompted Thaddeus Sholto to send the letter to Miss Morstan?
What event prompted Thaddeus Sholto to send the letter to Miss Morstan?
What is the atmosphere like when the group arrives at Pondicherry Lodge?
What is the atmosphere like when the group arrives at Pondicherry Lodge?
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Bartholomew Sholto's personality?
Based on the passage, what can be inferred about Bartholomew Sholto's personality?
What is the significance of the missing four feet in the house?
What is the significance of the missing four feet in the house?
What is the most likely reason Thaddeus Sholto mentions that “There are hundreds of beautiful jewels inside, Miss Morstan!”?
What is the most likely reason Thaddeus Sholto mentions that “There are hundreds of beautiful jewels inside, Miss Morstan!”?
Flashcards
Thaddeus Sholto
Thaddeus Sholto
The character who reveals the treasure's location to Miss Morstan.
Miss Morstan
Miss Morstan
The woman entitled to a share of the treasure found by Thaddeus and Bartholomew.
Pondicherry Lodge
Pondicherry Lodge
The location where the treasure is hidden.
Bartholomew Sholto
Bartholomew Sholto
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Treasure chest
Treasure chest
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Secret room
Secret room
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Measurement method
Measurement method
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The cab ride
The cab ride
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Study Notes
Thaddeus Sholto and the Treasure
- Thaddeus Sholto reveals a treasure discovery, intending to share with Miss Morstan.
- Treasure located at Pondicherry Lodge in Upper Norwood.
- Sholto's brother (Bartholomew) used a clever method to find the treasure:
- Measured the house's height (74 feet).
- Summed heights of visible rooms (70 feet).
- Deduce missing 4 feet were at the top of the building.
- Created a hole in the attic; found a hidden room containing treasure.
- Treasure consists of "hundreds of beautiful jewels".
- The group arrives at Pondicherry Lodge late at night.
- House is dark and quiet, surrounded by trees.
- Thaddeus Sholto uses the house's gateman's name to enter the property.
- Gateman initially unsure about the strangers.
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