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Part A

What is a theme of “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle”?


Mistakes often result in powerful lessons.

It is rewarding to solve problems for oneself.

It can be helpful to leave the past behind.

Friends are rarely trustworthy.
Question 2
Part B

Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?


“’This fellow will not go wrong again.’”

“’You knew that this man Horner, the plumber, had been convicted of robbery before.’”

“’When you see a man with a horse-racing form sticking out of his pocket, you can always get him to talk with a bet,’ said he, chuckling.”

“’I knew that if I took the stone to him, he would show me how to sell the stone for money.’”