Quiz Review

1. Quiz Review March 4, 2010

2. Warm-up- Character Chart with words to describe them and a quote (if there is one) Arnold Harmony Alexa Blair Claudine Logan Harmony Elsie Dean Booth Dockman Adam Gustave Gunter Jenny Jakes Madeline Jakes Uncle Bill Traci Agnes Porter Harmony Mabel Hopper Dr. Miles Audrey Downing Carlos Lydia Jane Smith Sam Donovan

3. Arnold Harmony • 88 yrs- Reading his will at his birthday party • In a wheelchair • “You might call it the Just Desserts” p.23

4. Alexa Blair • Beautiful, red hair, fit, 40 yrs old • Arnold’s Personal Business Manager • Goes to Parties for him • Teapot • “I’ll get a lawyer if I have to, but I want to give yout he facts my own way.” p. 58

5. Claudine • Arnold’s wife • Pretty Blonde • Faints after she hears about Porter’s death • “How did you know what I have in my handbag?” p.40

6. Logan Harmony • Porter’s stepson • 20’s – pouty, scowly • Involved in teapot • “I’m an orphan. Think about that” p.59

7. Elsie Dean • Old cousin- laughs a lot • Believes Madeline will solve the case • “ Mark my words- It’s going to be murder!” p.19

8. Booth Dockman • Arnold’s lawyer • Uncomfortable about reading the will • “The provisions in the will were planned to take place immediately after the reading and not after Arnold Harmony’s death” p. 51

9. Adam • Arnold Harmony’s nurse and helper • Finds Porter Dead • “I’m trying to tell you…There’s been a murder” p. 35

10. Gustave Gunter • Vice President of Harmony Chocolates • Claims the recipe was his grandmothers • “Arnold always has been vengeful” p. 51

11. Jenny Jakes • Narrator- protagonist • 15 yrs old and wants to be a sleuth • Romance with Carlos • “

12. Madeline Jakes • Mystery Novel Writer • Jenny’s mom • Tries to help Detective Donovan to solve the case • “Mi Casa es su casa” p.59

13. Uncle Bill • Jenny’s Uncle • Homicide detective in Houston • Reviews Madeline’s novels to make sure the police procedures are accurate

14. Traci • Jenny’s best friend at school

15. Agnes • Arnold Harmony’s first wife • Passed away ten years ago • Had the teapot Madeline wants

16. Porter Harmony • Victim of murder • Arnold Harmony’s son • Managed the Harmony Chocolate’s business • “There’ve Been too many parties. Something must be done.” p.10

17. Mabel Hopper • Elsie Dean’s sister • Chubby woman • Helps rescue Jenny from the balcony • “Oh Dar. I was hoping we’d get those chocolate mousse thingies this hotel is famous for.”

18. Dr. Miles • The doctor at the hotel that sedates Arnold Harmony after Claudine tells him about Porter’s murder. • “I thought I heard Mr. Harmony say “Porter was right. I should have listened’” p. 79

19. Audrey Downing • Fictional detective in Madeline’s novels

20. Carlos • 17 years old • Bellboy at the hotel • Romance with Jenny • Wants to be a news reporter when he grows up • “You’re a fraud” p. 74

21. Lydia Jane Smith • Logan’s Mother • Disappeared in the Caribbean 15 years ago • Confusion about what happened to her

22. Sam Donovan • Detective Sergeant investigating Porter’s Murder • Good Looking • Seeks Madeline’s help with the case • “Let’s just say that if you tried to wash your hands you would have received an electrical shock- probably not fatal but very unpleasant.” p. 72

23. Means The prime suspect must have had a way to commit the crime. Motive The prime suspect must have had a reason to commit the crime. Opportunity The prime suspect must have had the chance to commit the crime. What are the Three Rules of Crime Solving?

24. Elements of a Mystery • A crime • Variety of characters • Clues • Suspense and tension • Solution

25. Detective’s Dictionary • We will add several words to our dictionary each day. Copy notes carefully. These will help with quizzes.

26. Alibi • An excuse that a suspect uses to show that he or she was somewhere other than at the scene of the crime when the crime was committed.

27. Sleuth • Private eye; investigator; detective

28. evidence • Something that helps prove who committed the crime

29. Clue • A fact, object, smell, or quote that helps solve mysteries.

30. suspect • A person who is believed to have possibly committed the crime

31. Interrogate • To ask questions related to the crime

32. Sidekick • “helper”- a person or animal that helps the sleuth solve the crime

33. Hypothetical (p. 90) • Imaginary; for pretend; a supposed situation or idea

34. witness • Someone who saw the crime being committed and can provide some information

35. Snitch • Person who tells on someone else

36. Victim • Person who the crime happened to

37. Lead • Information or clues concerning the case

38. Enigmatic p. 40 • Perplexing; mysterious

39. Impartial p.58 • Neutral; unbiased; fair

40. Relinquish p. 89 • To give up voluntarily

41. Fugitive • Person running from the law

42. Sedate p. 78 • Given medicine to calm down or go to sleep

43. Culprit • Someone who committed or assisted in the crime

44. Vengeful p. 51 • Unforgiving, bitter, resentful

45. Red Herring • A false lead that throws the investigator off track

46. 5 New Words • Write these words and definitions in your Literature Response notebook

47. Fraud p. 90 • Scam, a fake, deception

48. Extortion (p. 92) • When you force someone illegally to give you money or services- usually using blackmail.

49. Amateur p. 96 • Beginner; early learner

50. Subpoena (p. 100) • Document approved by a judge that gives police officers and lawyers to look at private documents as evidence