The Adventure of the Speckled Band Quiz
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In which magazine was 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' originally published?

  • The Atlantic Monthly
  • The Times Literary Supplement
  • The Strand Magazine (correct)
  • Harper's Magazine
  • What themes are dealt with in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'?

  • Ambition, power, and deception
  • Friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice
  • Love, betrayal, and revenge
  • Parental greed, inheritance, and freedom (correct)
  • Who is considered to have written 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'?

  • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (correct)
  • Dorothy L. Sayers
  • Agatha Christie
  • Edgar Allan Poe
  • What did Sir Arthur Conan Doyle consider 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' to be?

    <p>His best story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways has 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' been adapted?

    <p>Television, film, theatre, radio, and a video game</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Publication Details

    • 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' was originally published in the magazine Pearson's Magazine.

    Themes

    • The story deals with themes of mystery, suspense, and detection, as well as vengeance and justice.

    Authorship

    • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is considered to have written 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'.

    Author's Opinion

    • Sir Arthur Conan Doyle considered 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' to be one of his best stories.

    Adapations

    • 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band' has been adapted into stage plays, films, and television shows, including a 1920s silent film and a 1960s BBC adaptation featuring Douglas Wilmer as Sherlock Holmes.

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    Test your knowledge of Sherlock Holmes with this quiz on "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." Delve into the details of this classic locked-room mystery and explore the themes of parental greed, inheritance, and freedom. See how well you know this iconic story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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