The Dying Detective

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle


About Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sir Arthur Conam Doyle (1859-1930) was a Scotish doctor who inherited the love for writing books from his mother. His first story was published when he was twenty. He is best known for his Sherlock Holmes stories. He modelled the character of Sherlock Holmes on his former professor. Apart from stories and novels on crime, he wrote historical novels, romances and plays.

Available Answers

  1. 1.

    Describe the 'sad spectacle' seen by Dr Watson.

  2. 2.

    What did Homes tell Watson he was suffering from?

  3. 3.

    Who did Holmes ask Watson to fetch? What reasons did Holmes give Watson for preferring that person over others?

  4. 4.

    What did Watson observe about Smith's behaviour when he told Smith about Holmes?

  5. 5.

    What had happened to Victor Savage?

  6. 6.

    'Admirable, Watson, admirable! Now you must disappear from the scene.'

    1. Where did Holmes ask Watson to hide himself?
    2. Who was Holmes waiting for?
    3. What did Holmes tell Watson to do while hiding?
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Comments
There are two questions in the coursebook,whose answers are not given. So, please add the the answers of the following : 1. Why do you think Holmes was whispering? (on page no. 117 in the small box) 2. What do you is Holmes's attitude to life? What do you learn from it? (on page no. 119 8th question under read reflect and write). Regards -- Subodh Contact no. 9702479151
06 Aug 2020SUBODH
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