A Scandal in Bohemia

The man who sought Holmes’s help was a King. True or false?

• True

• False

Which item does Irene Adler have in her possession, which belongs to the King of Bohemia?

• A ring

• A photo

• A sportscar

Find one word in Part 2, paragraph 1 which means “unbelievable”.

• Exhalted

• Inextricable

• Incisive

• Invariable

Holmes is so amused at the way he spent his morning because:

• He ended up being a witness at Irene Adler’s wedding.

• He enjoyed dressing up as a stable-hand.

• “Horsey” men are so open - they’ll tell you anything.

What is Godfrey Norton’s profession?

• Banker

• Clergyman

• Lawyer

The word “aquiline” means:

• Ugly

• Blue

• Like an eagle

What did Holmes intend to do with the sovereign he received from Irene Adler?

• Wear it on his watchchain

• Spend it

• Put it on the mantelpiece

Find the word in the passage which means “unmarried woman”.

• Bachelor

• Spinster

• Idler

How does Holmes describe the fact that he had just been a witness in Irene Adler’s marriage?

• Humorous

• An honour

• Preposterous

Why do you think it was less likely that Irene would've given the photo to Mr Norton if she was his mistress?

• Because it would have upset him.

• Because he would use it against her.