The sign of the Four: Lesson 3 - 4

Open Ended

How are you feeling today? Are you in a positive or a negative mood? Imagine you are looking out of a window in your home. What can you see? Describe what you can see in a way that reflects your mood. Use the infographic to help you.

Open Ended

After listening to the text, which words do you think describe Sherlock Holmes’ character? Why did you choose these words

Multiple Choice

Who are the speakers in the extract?

• Dr. Watson and Mary Morstan

• Mrs. Hudson and Sherlock Holmes

• Dr. Watson and Sherlock Holmes

Multiple Choice

Which choice best describes Dr. Watson’s opinion of Sherlock Holmes’ work methods?

• He admires them.

• He is frightened by them.

• He finds them exciting.

• He is fascinated by them.

Multiple Select

The author includes the description of Dr. Watson’s wounded leg primarily to

• show his weakness in comparison to Holmes’ strength.

• suggest that Holmes’ opinion of his leaflet hurt his feelings.

• highlight his past experience in the army.

• suggest that Watson is bored and restless.

Multiple Choice

The description in the last paragraph of the passage indicates that Dr. Watson believes Sherlock Holmes

• is trying to hurt his feelings.

• secretly likes the leaflet he wrote.

• is jealous of his abilities.

• has a high opinion of himself.

Multiple Select

In Chapter 1, there are two examples of Sherlock Holmes reaching a conclusion that surprises Dr. Watson. 

• Holmes deduces that Dr. Watson sent a telegram that morning.

• Holmes deduces that Dr. Watson went to visit his father.

• Holmes deduces that Dr. Watson inherited his watch from his brother.

• Holmes deduces that Dr. Watson wrote a leaflet that day.

Open Ended

What does Sherlock Holmes do when Dr. Watson does not understand how he reached a certain conclusion?

Open Ended

Write a post for an online discussion forum giving your opinion about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson’s friendship in The Sign of the Four.