'The Sign of Four' Chapter 8

Where does Toby take Holmes and Watson when he picks up the 'true scent' of the creosote trail?

• To a small wooden wharf

• To a creosote factory

• To the police station

• To the Tower of London

Holmes and Watson are brought to a small brick house with a wooden placard above the window.

What is the first name of the owner of this brick house?

(a)   Smith

How does Holmes respond to Mrs Smith's son Jack's request for an extra shilling?

• 'Ha! A cheeky young man!'

• 'Absolutely not!'

• 'What information can you give me in return?'

• Here you are then! Catch!'

Mrs Smith reveals that her husband has taken someone down the river on his boat. What does she reveal about the man who he has transported?

Identify 2 details from the list below:

• He has a wooden leg

• He has an ugly face

• He is quiet 

• He is well spoken

What is the name of Mordecai Smith's boat?

The (a)  

When Holmes gets the information he needs from Mrs Smith he reveals his strategy to Dr Watson. Complete the quotation below - you will need to select 3 missing words.

'...never to let them think that their ___________ can be of the slightest __________ to you. If you do they will instantly shut up like an ______.'

• oyster

• information

• importance

• knowledge

• value

When Holmes and Watson return to Baker Street they discover that the story of Pondicherry Lodge has been written about in the newspaper.

Who is praised for their detective skills?

• Sherlock Holmes

• Athelney Jones

• Bartholomew Sholto

• Dr Watson

After reading the newspaper article, how does Holmes respond? Fill in the missing words.

'Isn't it (a)   !'

What is the name of the leader/representative of the Baker Street Irregulars?

Hint: they are the only member of the group who speaks to Holmes.

• Higgins

• Smith

• Wiggins

• Morstan

• McMurdo

Despite being on the case for many hours, Holmes is restless. Complete his comment to Watson below:

'I never remember feeling tired by work, though ________ exhausts me completely.'

• boredom

• anger

• listlessness

• idleness