'The Sign of Four' - Chapters 2 & 3

Holmes was recommended by an employer of Mary's for his skill in 'unravelling a little domestic complication.'

What is the name of the employer?

• Mrs Emily Forrester

• Mrs Emily Cecil

• Mrs Cecil Forrester

• Mrs Cecil Emily

Mary explains the strange mystery to Holmes and Watson. A member of her family has mysteriously disappeared and has never returned.

Who is the missing relative?

• Mary's mother

• Mary's brother

• Mary's uncle

• Mary's father

After the death of Major Sholto, Mary begins to receive some valuable items in the post.

What does she receive?

• Rubies

• Diamonds

• Pearls

• Sapphires

The mysterious letter Mary receives asks her to meet with the writer at a precise location and time.

What time, and where do they ask Mary to meet?

• 9pm

• 7pm

• The Lyceum Theatre

• The Royal Exchange Theatre

• The Apollo Theatre

When Mary Morstan leaves Baker Street after providing the details of her case, Dr Watson exclaims 'What a very attractive woman!'

How does Holmes respond?

(a)  

Identify three things that we learn about Mary Morstan in Chapters 2 & 3.

• She has blue eyes

• She has brown eyes

• She is not very well off

• She has a brother named Thaddeus

• She has a great deal of self control

When Holmes returns home at the start of Chapter Three he explains his theory of the case to Dr Watson.

Who does Holmes believe is responsible for the letters and the pearls?

• Major Sholto's heir

• Major Sholto

• Captain Morstan

• Mrs Hudson

What does Holmes bring along with him when the men leave to meet Mary?

• His deerstalker hat

• A walking stick

• A magnifying glass

• A revolver

Mary presents a mysterious slip of papers with four names written on it. Identify the missing name from the list below:

Mahomet Singh, Abdullah Khan, Dost Akbar AND ...

• Jonathan Large

• Jonathan Miller

• Robert Small

• Jonathan Small

When Mary, Holmes and Watson finally reach their destination in the cab, they are met with a strange building.

Identify two things that we learn about the setting from the list below:

• The surrounding street is well maintained

• The surrounding street is run-down and scruffy

• The area is dark, apart from one house lit only by a glimmer in the kitchen window

• The entire neighbourhood is lit by the bright lights of the windows in the surrounding houses