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Who does Thaddeus initially suspect might be in danger?
Who does Thaddeus initially suspect might be in danger?
What does the housekeeper say when Thaddeus arrives?
What does the housekeeper say when Thaddeus arrives?
What does Holmes find when he looks through the keyhole?
What does Holmes find when he looks through the keyhole?
What is the phrase that Holmes reads from the piece of paper found next to Bartholomew?
What is the phrase that Holmes reads from the piece of paper found next to Bartholomew?
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What does Holmes suggest could be the cause of Bartholomew's death?
What does Holmes suggest could be the cause of Bartholomew's death?
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How does Thaddeus respond to the situation when he first sees Holmes?
How does Thaddeus respond to the situation when he first sees Holmes?
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What action do Holmes and Thaddeus take to enter Bartholomew's room?
What action do Holmes and Thaddeus take to enter Bartholomew's room?
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What is Bartholomew Sholto doing when Holmes and Thaddeus enter the room?
What is Bartholomew Sholto doing when Holmes and Thaddeus enter the room?
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Study Notes
Thaddeus Sholto's Investigation
- Bartholomew Sholto, Thaddeus's brother, is found dead in his locked room.
- The housekeeper, Mrs. Bernstone, discovers the body and alerts Thaddeus.
- Holmes, and the narrator are summoned, entering a house where McMurdo is in charge, due to tight orders.
- The housekeeper reports seeing Bartholomew's face through the keyhole.
- Holmes finds a note with the cryptic words "The sign of the Four", and a poisoned thorn next to the body.
- The treasure is missing.
Holmes's Deductions
- Holmes identifies the murder; a poisoned thorn is the killer.
- Holmes is confident he can solve the mystery with more evidence.
Initial Events and Suspicion
- Thaddeus's brother doesn't come out of his room, despite expectation.
- Initial meeting with an enigmatic figure, McMurdo.
- The young lady, Miss Morstan, is brought into the investigation.
- Thaddeus expresses confusion and concern about the lack of light in his brother’s room.
- The housekeeper is distraught and reports the horrifying sight in the keyhole.
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Description
Explore the mystery surrounding Bartholomew Sholto's death in this quiz based on 'The Sign of the Four' by Arthur Conan Doyle. Delve into the key events, clues, and deductions made by Holmes as he uncovers the truth behind the locked room and its secrets. Test your knowledge of the characters and plot details from this classic detective story.
