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Holmes is always one step ahead of Dr. Watson in solving cases. Elucidate.
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Arrange the sentences in the correct sequence as per their occurrence in the extract:
| Jumbled Incidents | Correct Sequence |
| (1) Holmes put a revolver in his pocket. | (a) ____________ |
| (2) Holmes gave Winwood’s book ‘Martyrdom of Man’ to Dr. Watson. | (b) ____________ |
| (3) Mary received a large and lustrous pearl through the post. | (c) ____________ |
| (4) Mary’s father was an officer in an Indian regiment. | (d) ____________ |
| (5) Mary Morstan was a well-dressed young lady. | (e) ____________ |
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
The trio − Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mary decide to visit Lyceum Theatre.
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
Mary received Pearls every year on the same day.
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Discuss the importance of the following statement in light of the extract.
Holmes carefully examined the paper given by Mary.
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Cite various references (lines) from the extract that tell us about the time and period of the events.
| Lines | Time and period |
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How does the series of actions go from London to India? Explain by citing references from the extract.
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The extract begins when Mary Morstan meets Sherlock Holmes at his house. After that Holmes, Dr. Watson, and Mary visit some places in London. Explain in detail the various places mentioned in the extract.
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Basically the setting of the extract is in London but it has some references of India, too. Explain how the settings of the extract contribute to the theme of the novel.
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Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.
London
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Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.
Lyceum Theatre
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Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.
Edinburgh
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Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.
Agra
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Describe in brief the importance of the following place in the extract.
Andaman Islands
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Which places/cities in India and England are mentioned/have appeared in the extract? Also write about their importance.
| India | Importance | London | Importance |
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Write in brief the theme of the extract of the novel ‘The Sign of Four’.
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Write 4-5 sentences about the meeting of Miss Morstan with Holmes.
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Write the central idea of the given extract of the novel, “The Sign of Four”.
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Give reasons:
| Statement | Reason/s |
| (a) Miss Morstan plans to meet Sherlock Holmes | |
| (b) Miss Morstan gives the reference of Mrs. Cecil Forrester | |
| (c) It’s a singular case | |
| (d) Holmes needed some references | |
| (e) Miss Morstan received a pearl every year | |
| (f) The coachman confirmed that neither of Miss Morstan’s companion was a police officer |
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Elaborate the following line in the light of the novel/extract, “The Sign of Four” -
“You really are an automaton − a calculating machine.”
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