Vocab
The process of reaching a conclusion by reasoning; an inference from general principles. (A core element of Holmes's method).
What is deduction?
Holmes explains that Clay used this to carry the French gold back through the pawnshop cellar.
What is the tunnel?
"The Great Game" takes place all over this busy city.
What is London?
This creature, kept by Dr. Roylott and trained to murder, was the infamous "speckled band."
What is a swamp adder?
The profession Conan Doyle studied at the University of Edinburgh and practiced for several years.
What is a physician (or doctor)?
An opening, hole, or gap. In the story, it refers to the opening of the ventilator (air vent) between the rooms or a doorway.
What is an aperture?
Vincent Spaulding's real name, the notorious master criminal.
Who is John Clay?
Sherlock has to solve _____ very quickly in "The Great Game."
What is puzzles?
This dummy rope accessory near Helen Stoner's bed was disconnected from a bell and allowed the snake to enter.
What is the bell-pull?
The title of the first novel published in 1887 that introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.
What is A Study in Scarlet?
A conflict between the character and a law, accepted way of doing things, social norm, or element of society.
What is character vs. society?
The young, eager assistant.
Who is Vincent Spaulding?
A bomb exploding is a result of this.
What is the consequence of Sherlock failing to solve the puzzle in time?
This financial consequence upon a step-daughter's marriage was Dr. Roylott's primary motive for murder.
What is the loss of the annuity (or portion of the inheritance)?
The historical period in which Conan Doyle wrote a series of novels, including The White Company, which he considered his best work.
What is the Middle Ages?
The writer shows the character's traits through five methods, often remembered by the acronym S.T.E.A.L
What is indirect characterization?
An ordinary, middle-aged pawnbroker with unusually bright red hair.
Who is Jabez Wilson?
The criminal communicates with Sherlock mainly using this.
What is a phone?
The small, interconnected opening between Helen Stoner’s room and Dr. Roylott’s that allowed the snake to pass.
What is the ventilator (or air-vent)?
Conan Doyle passionately believed that these existed as part of his interest in spiritualism.
What are fairies?
A recurring element—an image, idea, symbol, phrase, or structure—that appears frequently throughout a text. The recurrence helps to develop the story's theme.
What is Motif?
The final piece of the puzzle.
What is the location of the pawnshop? It is directly next door to the heavily stocked City and Suburban Bank.
The criminal's name is _____.
What is Jim Moriarty?
This liquid was found in a saucer in Roylott's room, used to lure the trained animal back after the attack.
What is milk?
This professor at the University of Edinburgh, known for his powers of observation, was the inspiration for Sherlock Holmes.
Who is Dr. Joseph Bell?