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The Speckled Band: Context

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    Answer questions about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his famous detective Sherlock Holmes
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  • Where was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle born?
    Edinburgh, Scotland
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  • What did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle do before becoming a writer?
    Doctor
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  • How many times was Sir Arthur Conan Doyle married?
    Twice
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  • When was 'The Speckled Band' published?
    1892
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  • Did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle only write stories about Sherlock Holmes?
    No, he wrote many other stories such as 'The Lost World'
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  • What is Sherlock Holmes' address?
    221b Baker Street, London
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  • What two items of clothing does Sherlock Holmes normally wear?
    A deerstalker and a cape
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  • What two things does Sherlock Holmes normally carry with him?
    A magnifying glass and a pipe
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  • Who is Sherlock Holmes' best friend?
    Dr Watson
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  • What is Sherlock Holmes' famous saying?
    'Elementary, my dear Watson.'
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