Sherlock Holmes and the Duke's Son
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What did visitors often do when they came to see Sherlock Holmes?

  • Put their heads in their hands and cried
  • Talked and talked, and couldn't stop
  • Sat there and didn't say a word
  • All of the above (correct)

Where did the visitor, Dr Thorneycroft Huxtable, come from?

  • Manchester, in the north of England
  • Mackleton, in the north of England (correct)
  • London, England
  • Baker Street, London

What did Holmes find in Dr Thorneycroft Huxtable's pockets?

  • A train ticket from Mackleton (correct)
  • A wallet with a large sum of money
  • A pocket watch
  • A letter from a friend

Why did Dr Thorneycroft Huxtable feel ill when he arrived at Baker Street?

<p>He forgot to eat or drink anything that morning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr Thorneycroft Huxtable ask of Mr Holmes?

<p>To come back to Mackleton with him by the next train (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes and Watson follow to solve the disappearance?

<p>Tracks in the mud (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes notice about the tracks leading to the nearby inn?

<p>They did not match the circumstances of the crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes offer to buy from Reuben Hayes to reach Holdernesse Hall?

<p>A bicycle (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made Holmes suspicious of Reuben Hayes's behavior?

<p>Hayes denied having a bicycle but offered horses instead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes have a sudden realization about at the inn?

<p>The presence of cow tracks and their significance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes present to show that the boy and the teacher did not use the road when they left?

<p>A map based on a policeman's observation and a family's vigil (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes and Watson find on the moor during their search?

<p>A bicycle track different from the one the boy had (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes deduce about the bicycle track found on the moor?

<p>It had different tires from the boy's or the teacher's (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Holmes and Dr. Huxtable plan to do after finding the bicycle track on the moor?

<p>Continue their investigation northward (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Holmes thoroughly investigate before presenting the map to Dr. Huxtable?

<p>The boy's bedroom and the German teacher's room (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the reward offered by the Duke for his son's return?

<p>£5000 for news of his son and £1000 for the kidnapper's name (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Lord Saltire disappear from?

<p>His room at the Priory School (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Lord Saltire sent to the Priory School by the Duke?

<p>To escape an unhappy home life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was Dr Huxtable desperate for Holmes' help?

<p>The police had been unsuccessful in finding the missing individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Duke reluctant to involve the police?

<p>The sensitive nature of the family's situation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Dr. Huxtable's origin

Dr. Huxtable came from Mackleton, north of England.

Huxtable travel proof

Holmes found a train ticket from Mackleton in Huxtable's pocket.

Huxtable's illness cause

Dr. Huxtable felt ill because he hadn't eaten or drunk anything that morning.

Huxtable's request

Huxtable asked Holmes to return to Mackleton with him on the next train.

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Holmes's investigation tracks

Holmes and Watson followed tracks in the mud to understand the disappearance.

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Inconsistent Inn tracks

Holmes noticed that tracks near the inn didn't fit the crime or escape.

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Holmes's bicycle offer

Holmes offered to buy a bicycle from Reuben Hayes to reach Holdernesse Hall.

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Hayes's suspicious behavior

Hayes was suspicious because he denied having a bicycle but offered horses.

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Holmes's inn realization

Holmes suddenly realized the significance of cow tracks at the inn.

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Alternative route evidence

Holmes used a map to show that the teacher and child didn't use the road to leave.

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Moor's bicycle track

Holmes and Watson found an additional bicycle track different from the boy's or teacher's.

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Different tire deduction

Holmes deduced the different tires on the additional bicycle track to the boy's or the teacher's.

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Northward investigation plan

Holmes and Huxtable planned to continue their investigation northward.

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Thorough Investigation Location

Holmes thoroughly examined the boy's and teacher's rooms before presenting the map to Dr. Huxtable.

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Reward for disappearance

The Duke offered a reward of £5000 for his son's return and £1000 for the kidnapper's name.

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Lord Saltire's disappearance location

Lord Saltire disappeared from his room at the Priory School.

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Reasons for Saltire's school

Lord Saltire was sent to the Priory School by the Duke to escape an unhappy home life.

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Dr. Huxtable's desperation

Dr. Huxtable was desperate for Holmes's help because the police had failed to find the missing individuals.

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Duke's reluctance

The Duke was reluctant to involve the police due to the sensitive nature of the family's situation.

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Study Notes

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Kidnapped Son

  • Sherlock Holmes declines a case due to working on the Ferrers and Abergavenny cases
  • Visitor informs Holmes about the kidnapping of the son of the Duke of Holdernesse
  • The Duke offers a reward of £5000 for news of his son and £1000 for the kidnapper's name
  • Holmes decides to investigate the case and travels to the north of England with Dr Huxtable
  • Dr Huxtable tells Holmes about the disappearance of the Duke's son, Lord Saltire, and the German teacher, Heidegger
  • Lord Saltire was sent to the Priory School by the Duke to escape an unhappy home life
  • Lord Saltire disappeared from his room at the school through an open window
  • The German teacher, Heidegger, is also missing, leaving behind his shirt, socks, and bicycle
  • Dr Huxtable is desperate for Holmes' help, as the police have been unsuccessful in finding the missing individuals
  • Holmes questions Dr Huxtable about the circumstances of the disappearance and the relationship between Lord Saltire and his father
  • Holmes suggests the possibility of the boy receiving a letter from France and the nature of the relationship between the Duke and his son
  • Dr Huxtable seeks Holmes' assistance due to the Duke's reluctance to involve the police and the sensitive nature of the family's situation

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Test your deduction skills with this quiz based on the classic Sherlock Holmes story, "The Priory School." Join Holmes and Dr. Huxtable as they investigate the kidnapping of the Duke of Holdernesse's son, Lord Saltire, and uncover the mysterious circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

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