1. What caught Sherlock Holmes’ attention in Julia’s room? 2. The name of the heroine who came to
1. What caught Sherlock Holmes’ attention in Julia’s room?
2. The name of the heroine who came to Sherlock Holmes for help with her stepfather.
4. What did the stepfather feed the snake?
5. The heroine’s last name.
6. What did Julia name the snake?
7. Sherlock Holmes’ housekeeper.
8. The stepfather’s last name in the story «The Speckled Band.»
9. According to Holmes, what item was unnecessary in the stepfather’s room?
10. The name of the estate where the main events unfolded in the story «The Speckled Band.»
11. Sherlock Holmes’ friend.
Vertical 1: 1. The name of the main character in A. Conan Doyle’s detective story series.
2. The name of the heroine who came to Sherlock Holmes for help with her stepfather.
4. What did the stepfather feed the snake?
5. The heroine’s last name.
6. What did Julia name the snake?
7. Sherlock Holmes’ housekeeper.
8. The stepfather’s last name in the story «The Speckled Band.»
9. According to Holmes, what item was unnecessary in the stepfather’s room?
10. The name of the estate where the main events unfolded in the story «The Speckled Band.»
11. Sherlock Holmes’ friend.
Vertical 1: 1. The name of the main character in A. Conan Doyle’s detective story series.
What caught Sherlock Holmes’ attention in Julia’s room?
Explanation: In the story «The Speckled Band,» Sherlock Holmes was drawn to a ventilator in Julia’s room that had a bell pull that did not connect to anything. This detail caught his attention because it indicated that someone had installed the bell pull for a nefarious purpose, possibly to enable someone to enter or exit the room without being noticed.
Explanation: In the story «The Speckled Band,» Sherlock Holmes was drawn to a ventilator in Julia’s room that had a bell pull that did not connect to anything. This detail caught his attention because it indicated that someone had installed the bell pull for a nefarious purpose, possibly to enable someone to enter or exit the room without being noticed.
Example of use: What was the specific detail that caught Sherlock Holmes’ attention in Julia’s room?
Advice: To better understand this part of the story, it is important to pay attention to the smaller details and try to think like Sherlock Holmes. Look for inconsistencies or unusual elements that might have significance. Reading the story carefully and analyzing the actions and observations of the characters can help in deciphering the clues.
Exercise: Can you think of any other instances in detective stories where small details play a crucial role in solving the mystery? Explain.