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Transcript

Unit 2: Critical Thinking

The Mystery of a Vanished Author.

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Intro

Welcome to the English Escape Room Challenge! In this thrilling online game, you and your classmates are trapped inside a mysterious digital room filled with puzzles and clues. Your mission is to solve a series of questions using your critical thinking skills and knowledge of English. Work quickly and wisely, because time is ticking! Answer correctly to unlock the next clue and move forward, but be careful—one wrong step could keep you trapped forever. Are you ready to escape? The clock starts now!

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Summary

Famed author William Blackwood was found dead in his study, locked from the inside. Known for his mysterious thrillers, William had been working on his most anticipated novel, “The Final Chapter,” which he claimed would be his greatest work yet. The only problem? The final pages of his manuscript are missing, and his death seems suspicious. You and your classmates are investigators trying to piece together the clues to uncover the truth behind his untimely death. Was it an accident, suicide, or murder? The clock is ticking, and the story's fate—and the author’s legacy—is in your hands.

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Timeline

Morning (9:00 AM): William Blackwood is last seen alive by his housekeeper, who delivers his morning tea. Midday (12:00 PM): A loud argument is heard between William and his publisher, who storms out of the house. Afternoon (15:00): William’s assistant arrives to help him, but there is no response from inside his locked study. Evening (17:00): The police are called, and the door is forced open to reveal William’s lifeless body. Night (20:00): Investigators gather statements from all the suspects, including the housekeeper, the assistant, the publisher, and a rival author. Following Day (10:00 AM): The missing pages of William’s manuscript are found in the fireplace, half-burnt, with a cryptic message written on the last page.

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Mission 1
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Answer the question and you will find out the clue for the next question

What was the cause of William Blackwood’s death?

Heart attack due to stress from the argument with his publisher.
Accidental overdose of his prescription medication.
Poisoning from a rare toxin found in his tea.
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Why was the study locked from the inside?

The door was locked to make it look like suicide, but scratch marks by the window indicate an alternative entry.
The door automatically locks when shut, so it was locked by accident.
William locked himself in because he was working on his novel and did not want to be disturbed.
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Who had the motive to kill William Blackwood?

The publisher, rival author, and assistant all had motives, but the assistant’s motive is strongest due to the inheritance.
William’s best friend, who felt betrayed after William used his personal story in a novel.
The housekeeper, who was upset about her low wages and threatened to quit.

What does the cryptic message on the burnt manuscript mean?

“The truth lies in the final act,” hints that the missing final chapter contains a secret about the assistant’s role in his death.
It’s a random sentence William wrote in a moment of confusion.
The message was meant to be the title of his next novel.

Who was the last person to see William alive?

The assistant, as shown in the security footage, lingering near the study after the housekeeper’s statement.
A delivery person who dropped off a package at the front door.
The publisher, who argued with him and left the house.

Remember the code

216

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Mission 4

Why were the final pages of the manuscript burned?

William burned the pages in frustration after receiving harsh feedback from his publisher.
the housekeeper accidentally knocked the manuscript into the fireplace while cleaning.
The assistant burned the pages to destroy evidence that William planned to expose a secret about them in the final chapter.
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