The Dying Detective

Which of the following composes the spectacle in Scene 1?

• The silence as Holmes sleeps

• Mrs. Hudson entering the scene

• A bed with a large wooden head

• Sherlock Holmes lying in the bed on his back

Based on the lines, what best describes Holmes?

• longing

• lonely

• panicky

• ill-mannered

What does the word ‘silver’ mean?

• coins

• utensils

• jewelry

• ornaments

Who is Culverton Smith?

• A planter of medicinal plants who might have an idea about the disease

• A planter who studied the disease due to an outbreak

• A planter living in Burke street who works with Watson’s colleagues

Based on the lines above, what does the word ‘prolific’ mean?

• useful

• abundant

• important

• expensive

How did scene 2 end?

• Watson left to fetch Smith.

• Mrs. Hudson checked on Holmes.

• Holmes hallucinated about oysters.

• Smith arrives to check on Holmes.

At the beginning of scene 1, Sherlock Homles' bedroom is described as _____.

• cluttered

• neat and tidy

• ornate

Holmes insisted that Watson wait until 6 PM before fetching someone to check on the former's (Holmes') condition because _____.

• Holmes wanted to take a nap.

• Watson needed to rest as he had just come back from traveling.

• Smith wouldn't be in his study before 6.

According to Sherlock, the reason that Smith might not immediately agree to coming over, which will require Watson to plead with him is _____.

• Smith is a shy and introverted person.

• Smith has a grudge on Holmes.

• Smith has trust issues.

• Smith is not a doctor.

Which one correctly describes Culverton Smith's physical appearance?

• dressed in plain clothes

• has moustache and heavy brows

• wore a coat and a hat, carrying his medical bag

• has double chin and gray eyes