48 "When is the date of the full moon? Ah, Friday next. That is in three days' time. Well,
madame, you seek my advice I give it to you. This beautiful story may be a hoax-but it
may not! Therefore, I counsel you to place the diamond in my keeping until after Friday
next. Then we can take what steps we please."
Excerpt from "The Adventure of The Westem Star from Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie. Copyright 1924 by Agatha Christie
Limited, Publie domain.
uestion #1
PART 2 Performance Task
You read an excerpt from "The Adventure of 'The Western Star'," in which the central character,
Poirot, is a famous detective. Write a continuation of the passage that
describes what happens
after
Poirot takes possession of the diamond. Be sure to maintain
the style of the passage and use dialogue
where needed to support your response.
Your writing will be scored based on the development of ideas, organization of writing, and
convections of grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Poirot takes possession of the diamond and secures it in his safe, emphasizing the importance of waiting until after the full moon. He assures the lady that their actions will be clearer once the pivotal date passes, hinting at the complexity of the situation.

Days later, on the fateful Friday night, Poirot invites the lady back to reveal the true nature of the diamond and its connection to a much larger scheme, leading to a series of twists and turns in true Agatha Christie fashion.

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