Characters
Dr. Watson
What do we call the person who deals with an investigation?
Detective
Define "Gipsie"
People who roam from place to place. They sometimes tell fortune.
Where is the story set?
London
How many years ago had Helen's sister died?
Two years ago
How many people are in Helen Stoner's family?
4
Her late mother, stepfather, sister and herself
What does a detective look for to help him/her solve a crime case?
Clues e.g. fingerprints
Define "mending"
What does Helen say that tells us she is stressed and worried?
'I'm afraid'
Whose room is directly next to Dr Roylott's bedroom?
Julia
What is the name of the detective?
Sherlock Holmes
Who is the suspect in the story?
Dr Roylott
Define "immediately"
Happening quickly and promptly
What was Helen hearing every night?
The sound of falling metal and whistling
Why did Julia and Helen lock their bedroom doors at night?
They were afraid of the wild animals
What is Helen's stepfather's name?
Dr Grimesby Roylott
Who is a victim in the story?
Define "violent"
How much would Dr Roylott have to pay each daughter if she got married?
250 pounds
What did Sherlock Holmes find unusual about Julia's bedroom?
The bed was fixed to the floor.
There is a hole (vent) between the two rooms.
The bell rope was directly above the bed.
What happened to Helen's mother?
She died in an accident
Name 5 crime conventions used in the story of The Speckled Band
1. Crime
2. Detective
3. An investigation
4. Red herrings
5. Suspense
What is "The Speckled Band"?
An Indian Snake
On which wall did Sherlock Holmes find an air vent?
On the inside wall
Why was The Speckled Band used to kill Julia? What was so good about it?
Its poison is difficult to find in a dead body