'The Sign of Four' - Chapter 6

Holmes observes an unusual footprint at the window.

What is unusual about it?

• It is a huge footprint

• It is the footprint of a small animal

• It is the impression of a wooden stump

• It is a bare footprint with a missing toe

The wooden-legged man had an accomplice who let him into Pondicherry Lodge.

How did the accomplice gain entry into the building?

• He came in through the hole in the roof

• He came in through the window

• He came in through the chimney

• He was smuggled in by the maid

When Holmes shows Watson the footprints of the accomplice he is horrified.

He exclaims ' A _____ has done this horrid thing'.

What is the missing word?

Holmes' investigations reveal that one of the assailants has stepped in something that will make them easy to track.

What do they step in?

• mud

• treacle

• ash

• creosote

What does Holmes notice about the body of Bartholomew Sholto?

• He is still standing

• He has a strange smile on his face

• The muscles are rigid and stiff

• He has his arms folded

Bartholomew Sholto has been poisoned by a strange strychnine substance.

How is this poison administered?

• By drinking

• By eating

• By inhaling

• By a dart

Mr Athelney Jones is introduced in this chapter.

How is he first described? Select 3 details from the list below:

• He has green eyes

• He has a red face

• He has a husky voice

• He has twinkling eyes

• He has a large beard

Mr Athelney Jones has a nickname for Holmes.

What does he call him?

Who does Jones believe is responsible for the crime?

• Dr Watson

• Major Sholto

• Jonathan Small

• Thaddeus Sholto

At the end of the chapter, Watson is sent to bring in support - a mongrel with impressive scent.

What is the name of the mongrel?

• Ted

• Terry

• Toby

• Tim