Question

mid-term exam
which of the following is the best summary of
the excerpt from \the adventure of silver
blaze\?
holmes is intrigued by a complex case involving a missing
horse and a murdered trainer.
holmes is trying to focus on a simple case about a stolen
trophy and a missing trainer.
holmes is investigating a public dispute over the wessex
cup race and the rules.
yet, silent as he was, i knew perfectly well what it was over
which he was brooding. there was but one problem before
the public which could challenge his powers of analysis, and
that was the singular disappearance of the favourite for the
wessex cup, and the tragic murder of its trainer. when,
therefore, he suddenly announced his intention of setting
out for the scene of the drama it was only what i had both
expected and hoped for.

Explanation:

The excerpt states the case involves the disappearance of the Wessex Cup favorite horse (Silver Blaze) and the murder of its trainer, which matches the first option. The second option incorrectly calls it a "simple case" and mentions a stolen trophy, which is not in the text. The third option refers to a public dispute over race rules, which is not referenced in the excerpt.

Answer:

A. Holmes is intrigued by a complex case involving a missing horse and a murdered trainer.