A Mysterious Client
A young woman seeking Holmes' help, she receives annual pearls with a cryptic message.
Miss Morstan
This brilliant but unconventional mind uses logic and deduction to solve mysteries.
Sherlock Holmes
This wealthy family holds the key to Miss Morstan's past and the hidden treasure.
The Sholto family
These street urchins are Holmes' network of informants, known for their keen eyes.
The Baker Street Irregulars
This hidden location on the Thames plays a crucial role in the final showdown.
The houseboat on the Thames
This symbol, consisting of four elements, is her only clue to a hidden past.
The Sign of Four
His residence is famous for housing his experiments and investigations.
221B Baker Street
The patriarch of the Sholto family is found murdered, throwing the case into disarray.
Major Sholto
These public nighttime events offered entertainment and a place for gambling and less savory activities. What were they called?
Penny Gaffs: Cheap shows with gambling, Saloons: Entertainment & gambling
It's a secret hideout used by the villains.
In The Sign of the Four, the secret hideout used by the villains is the houseboat on the Thames.
Who is Miss Morstan?
In The Sign of the Four, Miss Morstan is a young woman who seeks Sherlock Holmes' help. The story revolves around her missing father and the hidden treasure connected to his past.
Who works as the "consulting detective?
Sherlock Holmes
This hidden fortune, stolen during British rule in India, is the central focus of the story.
The Agra treasure
How do the street urchins help Holmes?
These street kids help Holmes by: sneaking, blending in, local knowledge, quickness, street buzz
Who is the main villain Holmes faces in the final confrontation?
Jonathan Small
What is the Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four is a cryptic message sent to Miss Morstan every year. It consists of four symbols, the exact nature of which isn't explicitly mentioned in the book. The message itself is a mystery that sets the story in motion, as Miss Morstan seeks Holmes' help to decipher its meaning and understand its connection to her past.
What is the name of Holmes' loyal friend and chronicler?
Dr. Watson
What dark secret does the Sholto family hold regarding the Agra treasure?
They stole the Agra treasure during British rule in India.
What dangerous situation do the Baker Street Irregulars lead Holmes and Watson into?
The chase and confrontation with Jonathan Small on the Thames
In the final showdown, what weapon does Holmes use to disarm the villain?
Sherlock Holmes doesn't use a weapon to disarm Jack Stapleton, alias Jonathan Small. He relies on his intellect and cunning.In the final confrontation, Holmes exposes Stapleton's crimes and reveals his true identity. This throws Stapleton into a state of shock and desperation, causing him to flee across the treacherous Grimpen Mire. The deadly swamp itself becomes the weapon, as Stapleton sinks into the quicksand and meets his demise.