Winter Semester Practice Exam Questions and Answers

UNIT 1, TEST A CONTINUED these thief-takers were. A New York detective of that era, George McWatters, described this in a book about his profession. He said that "the detective is dishonest, crafty, unscrupulous, when necessary to be so. He tells black lies when he cannot 30 avoid it, and white lying, at least, is his chief stock in trade." But, he went on,a the detective can ease his conscience is the knowledge that the trickery and falseness are all in the interests of justice. He is society's defense against the problem of secret, complex, mobile crime. Sometimes it takes lies and shams to counter lies and ahams. So the experienced detective becomes a master of pretense. He needs to develop the skills of an actor. He has to be able to disguise himself and to play many roles. A New York police chief, George Walling, said that just as the thief "ingratiates himself among honest men in order to plunder them, so the honest man associates with thieves in order to frustrate their plans." Said 40 another detective, "I tako pride in being able to read men at a glance, in being able to know a bogus story from a real one." This playacting is only part of a detective's work, Much of what be does is less glamorous than scientific. From Case Closed: The Real Sooop on Detective Fork by Milton Meltzer. Copyright© 2001 by Milton Meltzer Reprimed by permission of Orchard Booka, an imprint of Scholastic Inc COMPREHENSION Directions Answer the following questions about the excerpt from "A Scandal in Bohemia" in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. 1. Think about the sequence of events in the excerpt. Which event happens first? A. Watson waits at Holmes's house. B Holmes asks the king to tell his story, C. Watson looks in Holmes's index. D. The king gives Holmes money. 2. The king's words and actions in lines I- create suspense by showing that the king A worried C. unusual B. understanding D. powerful UNIT 1, TEST A CONTINUED 3. In the sequence of events, Watson searches Holmes's index after the king A. presents a leather bag B. discusses a photograph C mentions Irene Adler D. leaves Baker Street 4. The king is in conflict with A) Irene Adler B. Holmes C. Watson D. Clotilde Lothman 5. Holmes's reaction when he learns the content of the photograph builds suspense because Holmes A. makes fun of the king for his actions B. responds angrily to the king's words C. believes that the king might be insane D shows concern about the king's situation 6. Holmes's suggestion about stealing the photograph in line 49 helps you predict that Holmes will A. want money for his services 8. ask for Watson's help Cuse dishonest methods D. refuse to take the case 7. Think about the sequence of events that the king describes. Which event from the king's past took place first? A. He traveled to meet with Holmes. 8. He had Irene Adler's house ransacked. He had a picture taken with Irene Adler. D. He became engaged to Clotilde Lothman. 8. Which detail suggests that the conflict will be difficult to resolve? A. Irene Adler has had a long and involved opera career. B. The king has made several attempts to retrieve the photograph. C. The king wipes his forehead with his hand when discussing his situation. D. Holmes believes that the king's seal can be imitated. 9. What do you learn from the rising action that helps you better understand the conflict? Aicena Adler plans to send a photograph to the family of Clotilde Lothman. 8. The king usually avoids meeting with detectives in person. C. Holmes has an index of documents about events and people. D. Holmes is out when Watson arrives at Holmes's house. 10. Holmes's response to having only three days to do the job helps you predict that Holmes will A. harshly scold the king's enemy B easily devise a plan C. quickly leave London D. speedily scan his index 11. Which words in lines 101-105 are a clue to the sequence of events? A. "some good nown" B. "wheels of the royal brougham" C "tomorrow afternoon" D. "this little matter" M UNIT 1, TEST A CONTINUED COMPREHENSION Directions Answer the following questions about the excerpt from Case Closed: The Real Scoop on Detective Work 12. Think about the chronological order presented in the first sentence. Which city was the first to have a detective squad? A. Philadelphia B. Chicago CBoston D. New York 13. Which occupation developed because British law officials were unable to capture all of the criminals? A thief-taker B. parish constable C. night watchman D. justice of the peace 14. One effect of Jonathan Wild's career as a thief-taker was that he became A. lonely B. angry COMPREHENSION C.rich D. confident 15. What caused thieves to give their stolen go to certain detectives willingly? Victims promised to reward the thieves B The thieves would avoid being arrested C. The detectives helped the thieves refor D. Most criminals felt safe only when in ja 16. According to the chronological order in th selection, corruption had spread to detectis in New York by the year A. 1846 B. 1859 C. 1861 D. 1870 17. Which word in lines 24-25 helps you foll the chronological order of events? A. "would" B. "then" C. "back" D. "split" Directions Answer the following questions about both selections, 18. Compare and contrast the selections. One way in which the selections are alike is that both A. describe the physical appearance of most detectives B. state the impossibility of making deals with criminals C. point out that detectives must sometimes use dishonest methods D. explain the importance of working for royalty 19. Compare the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes with the thief-taker Jonathan Wild Both Holmes and Wild received A payment for their work B. respect from others C. boxes of stolen goods D. awards for their successes 20. You can compare ideas from the selection determine that detective work is A. frightening B. emotional Cscientific D. humorous