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1. 1.

   Mark these sentences as true (T) or false (F).

   1. A young plumber was accused of stealing a jewel.
   2. The stranger ran away when Peterson approached him.
   3. Dr Watson came to see Sherlock after Christmas.
   4. Peterson found a brilliant red stone inside the goose.
   5. James Ryder found the stone at his sister's house.
   6. The best geese were sold at Baker Street.
   7. Henry Baker visited Sherlock Holmes because he wanted to see the remains of the goose that Sherlock had eaten.
   8. The Countess told Ryder to hide the precious stone.
2. 2.

   'You're busy,' I said; 'perhaps I'm disturbing you.'

   1. Who is the speaker?
   2. Who is he speaking to?
   3. Why does the speaker say so?
3. 3.

   'But you're not thinking about what you see.'

   1. Who is the speaker here?
   2. Who is 'you' here?
   3. What is the listener able to see but unable to think about?
4. 4.

   'I did not care to spend more money in a hopeless attempt at recovering them.'

   1. Who is the speaker here?
   2. Who is he talking to?
   3. Which 'hopeless attempt' is he talking about?
5. 5.

   When did Watson visit Sherlock Holmes?

6. 6.

   What was Mr Holmes doing when Watson went to see him?