The Life and Controversies of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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Which event is Richard Milner suggesting Arthur Conan Doyle may have been involved in?

  • The debunking of a psychic
  • The publication of The Lost World
  • The suppression of hidden aspects of his thinking
  • The creation of a counterfeit hominid fossil (correct)

What does Samuel Rosenberg's book claim about Arthur Conan Doyle's writings?

  • They provide evidence of his involvement in the hoax
  • They reveal his interest in spiritualism
  • They explain his literary career
  • They contain overt clues to hidden aspects of his thinking (correct)

What was the possible motive for Arthur Conan Doyle to be involved in the hoax?

  • Protecting his literary career
  • Promoting his favorite psychic
  • Gaining fame as a writer
  • Revenge on the scientific establishment (correct)

What does the text say about Doyle's involvement in the Piltdown hoax?

<p>Recent research suggests that Doyle was not involved (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Richard Milner suggest about The Lost World?

<p>It contains clues referring cryptically to Doyle's involvement in the hoax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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