The Adventure of The Dying Detective

What does Holmes request when Culverton Smith allows him "any other little service" that he could do for the dying detective?

• to write a final letter

• the heat turned up

• a warm delicious meal

• to smoke a cigarette

Who is the protagonist of "The Dying Detective?"

• Culver Smith

• Dr. Watson

• Sherlock Holmes

• Savage

Which character plays the role of the foil?

• Sherlock Holmes

• Staples

• Culverton Smith

• Watson

What was the sickness that Holmes claimed to have had?

• Sinus infection

• Sumatra Epidemic

• China Flu

• Diptheria

In the dim light of a foggy November day the sick room was a gloomy spot, but it was that gaunt wasted face staring a me from the bed which sent a chill to my heart. What does gaunt mean?

• sunken

• dry

• hungry

• vengeful

Who is the only person that can help Sherlock Holmes with his sickness?

• Smith, a gardener

• Dr. Watson, a doctor

• Savage, an accountant

• Mrs. Hudson, his landlady

"I hate to have my things touch, Watson. You know that! You fidget me beyond endurance." What does fidget mean?

• relieve

• annoy

• encourage

• messy

Early on in the plot's setting, when Watson returns with Mrs. Hudson, the landlady, to Holmes' apartment, what does he see?

• Holmes had died

• Holmes was sitting up in bed

• Savage had escaped

• Smith was already there

Near the denouement and resolution when Holmes says, "A little occasional talk about half-crowns, oysters, or any other extraneous subject produces a pleasing effect of delirium." What does he mean?

• I am concerned about finances and was afraid I had spent money on a bad oyster and that's how I became sick.

• I was enjoying a nice state of dreaming when I was sick.

• I spoke about random stuff so you would think I was nuts, Watson.

• I drifted in and out of a dream state when I was so sick. I'm sorry, Watson.

Holmes' sickness was a(an)

• an alias

• a deceitful, intentional trick

• a clever alibi

• a contemptuous prank