Sherlock Holmes Case Analysis

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate the theft of the crown diamond. Holmes sets a trap for the criminal Sebastian Moran, who is suspected of stealing the diamond with the help of Sam Merton. Holmes uses a decoy to make it appear he is at home, while he plans to catch Moran. As the police are called, Holmes confronts Moran, who eventually reveals the diamond's location. The police arrive just in time to arrest the criminals, and the diamond is recovered.

Who is the detective in the story?

• Sam Merton

• Dr. Watson

• Sebastian Moran

• Sherlock Holmes

What was stolen in the robbery?

• A briefcase

• The crown diamond

• A painting

• A car

Why does Holmes want people to think he is at home?

• To read in peace

• To rest

• To catch a criminal

• To avoid visitors

Who is trying to attack Holmes?

• Sam Merton

• Sebastian Moran

• Billy

• Dr. Watson

What does Holmes ask Watson to do?

• Hide the diamond

• Go to the police

• Write a letter

• Call a doctor

Who is Sam Merton?

• Moran's friend

• A police officer

• A detective

• Holmes's friend

What does Holmes reveal to Moran and Merton?

• He knows where the diamond is

• He has written a book

• He is leaving the country

• He is calling the police

What does Holmes say he cannot write about yet?

• His next case

• The police

• The location of the diamond

• The theft

Where does Holmes say the diamond is?

• In the bank

• In the garden

• In his pocket

• In a safe

What happens at the end of the story?

• The police arrive

• The diamond is lost

• Holmes leaves

• Moran escapes