Refer to your Expeditions in Reading book for a complete version of this text. HELP PLEASEEE NOW
Part A

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

Providing a second chance may be preferable to punishment.

People must face their fears in order to conquer them.

By being stubborn, one can change the behavior of others.

People fail to be grateful for things until they lose them.
Question 2
Part B

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

“Ryder threw himself down on the rug and clutched at Holmes’s knees.”

‘” Now I am myself a thief, and I never even touched the wealth for which I sold my character.’”

‘” If we send him to jail now, we will make him a jail-bird for life.’”

“’ What have you to say now, Mr. Know-It-All?’”