What does Zoe ask Alex for when she shows up at The Sherlock Society meeting?

• A. His house key
• B. His car keys
• C. His homework
• D. His notebook

Answer: (A)

Key access to a private space is what the scene relies on. When Zoe shows up at The Sherlock Society meeting and asks for a house key, it signals that she needs to get into a location connected to the meeting—most likely Alex’s home or a locked room where the group stores materials, clues, or equipment. Having the key lets them enter the needed space or secure something after hours, which fits a detective setting where access to a physical space is often crucial for moving the investigation forward. It also implies trust between the characters, since lending a house key is sharing access to a personal, private area.

The other items don’t fit as naturally. Car keys would suggest leaving or going somewhere by vehicle, which isn’t indicated by simply arriving at the meeting. Homework isn’t something tied to meeting access. A notebook could be plausible in some contexts, but it wouldn’t typically explain the need to gain entry or retrieve materials—whereas a house key directly explains the access need.