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English 18 Public

Revise this case of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes

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Who is bad-tempered and violent?

Dr Roylott

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Who is kind, helpful and clever?

Sherlock Holmes

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What objects did Sherlock find in Julia's room? Mention all of them.

A hook, a bellrope, a ventilator and the bed fastened to the floor.

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What objects did Sherlock find in Grimesby's room? Mention all of them.

A saucer of milk, a safe, footprints on the chair and a stick.

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Who is kind, weak and frightened?

Helen Stoner

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Mention the wild animals Dr Roylott had.

A cheetah, a baboon and a snake.

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What did the girls' mother leave to them?

A will - 1000 pounds a year.

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Describe how the rooms were organized in Grimesby's house.

Julia's room in the middle, Grimesby's on the left and Helen's on the right.

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What were the strange noises Julia and Helen heard? Explain.

Metal clanging and whistling.

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Why was Grimesby's in prison?

Because he attacked a servant.

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Why did Dr Roylott want to kill the girls?

Because he wanted their money.

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Why did Sherlock want to put out the lights?

Because he didn't want Grimesby to see it through the ventilator.

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Who holds a gun?

Watson

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Where did Sherlock and Watson wait for Helen's signal?

In the inn near the house.

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What was Helen's signal?

She had to turn on the lamp near the window.

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What does a detective usually wear and use?

A deerstalker hat, a magnifying glass and a pipe.

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