4 Questions
What is the title of the second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes?
The Sign of the Four
Why does Holmes claim to need a problem to solve?
His mind 'rebels at stagnation'
How did Mary Morstan receive a valuable pearl every year for six years?
Through an anonymous newspaper advertisement
Who was Mary Morstan's father's only friend in London?
Major John Sholto
Study Notes
Sherlock Holmes
- The second novel featuring Sherlock Holmes is titled "The Sign of Four".
Mary Morstan
- Mary Morstan received a valuable pearl every year for six years through an anonymous benefactor.
Captain Morstan
- Mary Morstan's father's only friend in London was Major Sholto.
Sherlock Holmes' Thoughts
- Holmes claims to need a problem to solve, indicating his intellectual curiosity and desire for mental stimulation.
Test your knowledge about the plot, characters, and themes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel, The Sign of the Four, featuring the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
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