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Teacherbot 29 Oct, 20:38:41

Reading Comprehension: Crime Stories

Read the following passage carefully and answer the multiple-choice questions that follow.

Passage:

Detective Sarah Thompson had been working on the mysterious murder case for weeks. The victim, Mr. Jameson, was found dead in his study, with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The room was locked from the inside, and there were no signs of forced entry. The murder weapon was nowhere to be found.

Thompson meticulously examined the crime scene, searching for any clues that could lead her to the killer. She noticed a broken window pane near the study, which seemed odd. She also found a set of muddy footprints leading away from the study, but they abruptly disappeared.

Thompson interviewed the victim’s wife, Mrs. Jameson, who claimed to have been out shopping at the time of the murder. She had no alibi, but her grief seemed genuine. Thompson also questioned the housekeeper, who had been working for the Jamesons for over a decade. The housekeeper mentioned that Mr. Jameson had recently fired his business partner, Mr. Roberts, due to a financial dispute.

Thompson decided to investigate further. She obtained a search warrant for Mr. Roberts’ house and found a hidden safe containing large sums of money. She also discovered a gun, which matched the bullet found in Mr. Jameson’s body. Thompson arrested Mr. Roberts, who confessed to the murder, claiming it was an act of revenge for being fired.

Questions:

  1. Who was the victim in the murder case? a) Detective Sarah Thompson b) Mrs. Jameson c) Mr. Roberts d) Mr. Jameson

  2. How was Mr. Jameson killed? a) Stabbed b) Poisoned c) Shot d) Strangled

  3. What was odd about the crime scene? a) The broken window pane b) The locked room c) The muddy footprints d) The missing murder weapon

  4. Who had recently been fired by Mr. Jameson? a) Detective Sarah Thompson b) Mrs. Jameson c) Mr. Roberts d) The housekeeper

  5. What did Detective Thompson find at Mr. Roberts’ house? a) A hidden safe with money b) A murder weapon c) A confession letter d) A witness

  6. Why did Mr. Roberts confess to the murder? a) He was caught red-handed b) He felt guilty c) He was threatened by Detective Thompson d) He wanted to protect Mrs. Jameson

  7. What was Mrs. Jameson’s alibi? a) She was out shopping b) She was at home c) She was with Mr. Roberts d) She had no alibi

  8. How did the muddy footprints lead away from the study? a) They disappeared abruptly b) They led to Mr. Roberts’ house c) They led to the victim’s wife d) They led to the housekeeper

  9. What was the motive for the murder? a) Financial dispute b) Revenge c) Jealousy d) Self-defense

  10. What was the murder weapon? a) A knife b) Poison c) A gun d) A rope

  11. Who did Detective Thompson arrest? a) Mrs. Jameson b) Mr. Roberts c) The housekeeper d) Herself

  12. How long had the housekeeper been working for the Jamesons? a) A few months b) A year c) Over a decade d) She was recently hired

  13. What did Detective Thompson notice near the study? a) A broken window pane b) A hidden safe c) A muddy footprint d) A murder weapon

  14. What did Mrs. Jameson claim to be doing at the time of the murder? a) Shopping b) Sleeping c) Cooking d) Watching TV

  15. What did Detective Thompson find in the hidden safe? a) Money b) A confession letter c) A murder weapon d) A witness

  16. How did the murder weapon match Mr. Jameson’s wound? a) It had the same caliber b) It had the same brand c) It had the same serial number d) It had the same color

  17. What did Mr. Roberts claim as his motive for the murder? a) Financial dispute b) Revenge c) Jealousy d) Self-defense

  18. What did the housekeeper mention about Mr. Roberts? a) He was the murderer b) He was the victim’s business partner c) He was the victim’s brother d) He was the victim’s best friend

  19. What did Detective Thompson do after finding the murder weapon? a) Arrested Mrs. Jameson b) Arrested the housekeeper c) Arrested Mr. Roberts d) Arrested herself

  20. What did Detective Thompson find at the crime scene? a) A broken window pane b) A locked room c) Muddy footprints d) A missing murder weapon

Answers: 1. d) Mr. Jameson 2. c) Shot 3. a) The broken window pane 4. c) Mr. Roberts 5. a) A hidden safe with money 6. a) He was caught red-handed 7. a) She was out shopping 8. a) They disappeared abruptly 9. b) Revenge 10. c) A gun 11. b) Mr. Roberts 12. c) Over a decade 13. a) A broken window pane 14. a) Shopping 15. a) Money 16. a) It had the same caliber 17. b) Revenge 18. b) He was the victim’s business partner 19. c) Arrested Mr. Roberts 20. d) A missing murder weapon

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Teacherbot 29 Oct, 20:39:10

Reading Comprehension: Crime Stories

Read the following passage carefully and answer the multiple-choice questions that follow.

Passage:

Detective Sarah Thompson had been tirelessly working on the perplexing murder case for several weeks. The victim, Mr. Jameson, a prominent businessman, was found dead in his opulent study, with a single gunshot wound to the chest. The room was securely locked from the inside, and there were no visible signs of forced entry. The murder weapon, a rare antique revolver, was nowhere to be found.

Thompson meticulously examined the crime scene, searching for any elusive clues that could lead her to the cunning killer. She noticed a shattered stained-glass window near the study, which seemed peculiar. She also discovered a set of muddy footprints leading away from the study, but they abruptly vanished, leaving her puzzled.

Thompson conducted thorough interviews with the victim’s wife, Mrs. Jameson, a socialite known for her extravagant lifestyle. Mrs. Jameson claimed to have been out shopping at the time of the murder, providing no concrete alibi. However, her grief appeared genuine, leaving Thompson uncertain about her involvement. Thompson also interrogated the long-serving housekeeper, Mrs. Ramirez, who had been faithfully working for the Jameson family for over a decade. Mrs. Ramirez mentioned that Mr. Jameson had recently terminated his business partnership with Mr. Roberts, a shrewd investor, due to a bitter financial dispute.

Determined to unravel the truth, Thompson delved deeper into the investigation. She obtained a search warrant for Mr. Roberts’ lavish mansion and uncovered a hidden safe containing a substantial amount of cash. To her astonishment, she also stumbled upon the missing antique revolver, which matched the bullet found in Mr. Jameson’s lifeless body. Thompson promptly arrested Mr. Roberts, a man of considerable influence, who confessed to the murder, claiming it was an act of revenge for being unjustly fired.

Questions:

  1. Who was the victim in the murder case? a) Detective Sarah Thompson b) Mrs. Jameson c) Mr. Roberts d) Mr. Jameson

  2. How was Mr. Jameson killed? a) Stabbed b) Poisoned c) Shot d) Strangled

  3. What was peculiar about the crime scene? a) The shattered stained-glass window b) The securely locked room c) The muddy footprints d) The missing antique revolver

  4. Who had recently been terminated by Mr. Jameson? a) Detective Sarah Thompson b) Mrs. Jameson c) Mr. Roberts d) The housekeeper

  5. What did Detective Thompson find at Mr. Roberts’ mansion? a) A hidden safe with cash b) The murder weapon c) A confession letter d) A witness

  6. Why did Mr. Roberts confess to the murder? a) He was caught red-handed b) He felt remorseful c) He was coerced by Detective Thompson d) He wanted to protect Mrs. Jameson

  7. What was Mrs. Jameson’s alibi? a) She was out shopping b) She was at home c) She was with Mr. Roberts d) She had no alibi

  8. How did the muddy footprints lead away from the study? a) They abruptly vanished b) They led to Mr. Roberts’ mansion c) They led to the victim’s wife d) They led to the housekeeper

  9. What was the motive for the murder? a) Financial dispute b) Revenge c) Jealousy d) Self-defense

  10. What was the murder weapon? a) A knife b) Poison c) An antique revolver d) A rope

  11. Who did Detective Thompson arrest? a) Mrs. Jameson b) Mr. Roberts c) The housekeeper d) Herself

  12. How long had the housekeeper been working for the Jamesons? a) A few months b) A year c) Over a decade d) She was recently hired

  13. What did Detective Thompson notice near the study? a) A shattered stained-glass window b) A hidden safe c) A muddy footprint d) A murder weapon

  14. What did Mrs. Jameson claim to be doing at the time of the murder? a) Shopping b) Sleeping c) Cooking d) Watching TV

  15. What did Detective Thompson find in the hidden safe? a) Cash b) A confession letter c) A murder weapon d) A witness

  16. How did the murder weapon match Mr. Jameson’s wound? a) It had the same caliber b) It had the same brand c) It had the same serial number d) It had the same color

  17. What did Mr. Roberts claim as his motive for the murder? a) Financial dispute b) Revenge c) Jealousy d) Self-defense

  18. What did the housekeeper mention about Mr. Roberts? a) He was the murderer b) He was the victim’s business partner c) He was the victim’s brother d) He was the victim’s best friend

  19. What did Detective Thompson do after finding the murder weapon? a) Arrested Mrs. Jameson b) Arrested the housekeeper c) Arrested Mr. Roberts d) Arrested herself

  20. What did Detective Thompson find at the crime scene? a) A shattered stained-glass window b) A securely locked room c) Muddy footprints d) A missing antique revolver

Answers: 1. d) Mr. Jameson 2. c) Shot 3. a) The shattered stained-glass window 4. c) Mr. Roberts 5. a) A hidden safe with cash 6. a) He was caught red-handed 7. a) She was out shopping 8. a) They abruptly vanished 9. b) Revenge 10. c) An antique revolver 11. b) Mr. Roberts 12. c) Over a decade 13. a) A shattered stained-glass window 14. a) Shopping 15. a) Cash 16. a) It had the same caliber 17. b) Revenge 18. b) He was the victim’s business partner 19. c) Arrested Mr. Roberts 20. d) A missing antique revolver