Sherlock Holmes Deduction Scenarios

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson analyze a walking stick left by a visitor, Dr. Mortimer. Watson makes initial deductions, which Holmes refines, revealing insights about Dr. Mortimer's background and character. Dr. Mortimer visits Holmes, seeking help with a serious problem, and Holmes is intrigued by the challenge.

What is the setting at the beginning of the story?

• Sherlock Holmes is at a library.

• Sherlock Holmes is at a crime scene.

• Sherlock Holmes is at the breakfast table.

• Sherlock Holmes is in a courtroom.

What does Watson deduce about the owner of the stick?

• The owner is a young city doctor.

• The owner is a wealthy businessman.

• The owner is a retired detective.

• The owner is an elderly country doctor.

How does Holmes know what Watson is doing without looking?

• He has a mirror behind him.

• He hears Watson's movements.

• He has eyes in the back of his head.

• He sees Watson's reflection in a coffee pot.

What does Holmes suggest about the initials 'C.C.H.'?

• They are the owner's initials.

• They stand for Charing Cross Hospital.

• They are a brand of the stick.

• They stand for a local hunt.

What does Holmes deduce about Dr. Mortimer's career change?

• He left a city hospital to start a country practice.

• He moved from a country practice to a city hospital.

• He became a detective.

• He retired from medicine.

What surprises Watson about Dr. Mortimer's appearance?

• He has a large dog with him.

• He is very tall and thin.

• He is dressed in expensive clothes.

• He is much older than expected.

What is Dr. Mortimer's reason for visiting Holmes?

• To discuss a medical case.

• To admire Holmes's skull.

• To present a serious problem.

• To invite Holmes to a dinner.