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What is one of the two important facts Holmes wants to point out regarding the murdered man?
What is one of the two important facts Holmes wants to point out regarding the murdered man?
- The murdered man was not expecting his son. (correct)
- The son was present at the scene.
- The man had met his murderer earlier.
- The murderer called out for help.
What condition is Mr. Turner reportedly in at the time mentioned?
What condition is Mr. Turner reportedly in at the time mentioned?
- He has just come back from a vacation.
- He is in perfect health.
- He is recovering from a minor illness.
- He is dangerously ill and possibly dying. (correct)
Why did McCarthy's friendliness towards Mr. Turner seem unusual to Holmes?
Why did McCarthy's friendliness towards Mr. Turner seem unusual to Holmes?
- McCarthy was wealthy and Turner was poor.
- Mr. Turner didn't want his daughter to marry anyone.
- Turner was known to be unfriendly.
- McCarthy wanted his son to marry Turner's daughter despite opposition. (correct)
What was the original purpose of young McCarthy's visit to the pool?
What was the original purpose of young McCarthy's visit to the pool?
How does Lestrade perceive Holmes's approach to solving the case?
How does Lestrade perceive Holmes's approach to solving the case?
What assumption does Lestrade make about young McCarthy?
What assumption does Lestrade make about young McCarthy?
What evidence suggests the relationship between the McCarthy and Turner families?
What evidence suggests the relationship between the McCarthy and Turner families?
What did Holmes suggest they should do regarding the discussion of the murder?
What did Holmes suggest they should do regarding the discussion of the murder?
What was notable about the condition of Hatherley Farm when they arrived?
What was notable about the condition of Hatherley Farm when they arrived?
How did Holmes's demeanor change as they approached Boscombe Pool?
How did Holmes's demeanor change as they approached Boscombe Pool?
What did Holmes study closely at Hatherley Farm?
What did Holmes study closely at Hatherley Farm?
What was observed about the ground as they approached Boscombe Pool?
What was observed about the ground as they approached Boscombe Pool?
What was the approximate width of Boscombe Pool?
What was the approximate width of Boscombe Pool?
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Study Notes
The Boscombe Valley Mystery: Key Facts
- James McCarthy is accused of killing his father, John McCarthy.
- John McCarthy was found dead near Boscombe Pool.
- The key evidence:
- John McCarthy went to the pool to meet someone, but not his son who was away.
- John McCarthy called "Cooee!" indicating he didn't know his son was back.
- James McCarthy and his father had a strained relationship: John McCarthy was unhappy with his son’s marriage and disapproval from his son’s wife.
- The victim's neighbor, Mr. Turner, is seriously ill and possibly dying.
- Mr. Turner helped John McCarthy financially and gave him free use of his farm.
- John McCarthy wanted his son to marry Mr. Turner's daughter.
- Mr. Turner opposes the marriage.
- Holmes is skeptical of Lestrade's initial conclusion that James McCarthy is the murderer.
- Holmes carefully examines the scene:
- He observes the footprints near the pool.
- He examines the boots of both John McCarthy and his son.
- He focuses deeply on the details of the case, exhibiting his analytical nature.
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