THE DYING DETECTIVE SCENES 1, 2 & 3 – Flashcards
Unlock all answers in this set
Unlock answersquestion
How did Mrs. Hudson describe Sherlock homes illness?
answer
He doesn't need food or drink. He's acting delirious
question
Why didn't she call Dr. Watson when she discovered the illness?
answer
Because Sherlock asked her not to
question
In this scene, why wouldn't homes let Dr. Watson come to near him?
answer
Because he thought he was contagious
question
What diseases did homes imply he might have?
answer
Tapauni fever, black forosma corruption
question
How long did homes till Watson he must wait before going to get a doctor to examine homes?
answer
Two hours
question
Why do you think Watson excepts homes explanation request?
answer
Because Sherlock was such a stickler homes was already sick and Watson didn't want it to get worse
question
What upsets homes as scene 2 begins?
answer
He keeps picking up his things
question
Where did homes instruct Watson to put his coins?
answer
In his watchpocket. To balance it out
question
What were homes instructions to Watson about the lamp in the curtains?
answer
Light the lamp a little bit and open the curtains
question
Why does home send for Culverton Smith instead of a doctor?
answer
Because he knows all about the tap (disease)
question
Why would Culverton Smith be reluctant to come to Sherlock Holmes?
answer
Because he has a grudge on homes
question
What were the instructions about Culverton Smith's arrival?
answer
Smith should enter before Watson, be quiet and hide
question
Where is Watson when Culverton Smith arrives?
answer
he is hiding behind the bed
question
Who is Visitor Savage? How did he die?
answer
he's Smith's brother- Smith killed Victor and tried to kill Holmes.
question
What symptoms of illness does Sherlock Holmes display at this time?
answer
he acts delirious- he has a shiny forehead, watery eyes
question
Why does Culverton Smith poison Victor Savage?
answer
Victor was lying about Smith so he poisoned him
question
How does Smith think he has poisoned Holmes?
answer
because he pretends to prick himself with the needle with poison inside the box.
question
What is the real reason for Watson to hide?
answer
so he becomes a witness to killing Savage and attempting to kill Holmes.
question
How did Holmes make himself look ill?
answer
vasiline forehead, (belladonna) plant for watering eyes, blush over cheek bones
question
What is the real reason Watson could not cmd near Holmes in Scene 1?
answer
so he wouldn't have known Holmes was tricking him
