Prose - The Dying Detective – Arthur Conan Doyle TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

General English - Unit VII: Literary Works - Figures of Speech, Appreciation and Analysis of Poetry, Lines of Significance (15 Q)

Prose - The Dying Detective – Arthur Conan Doyle MCQ Questions


13.
What was Holmes’ initial reaction when Watson arrived to help?
A.
He welcomed Watson’s help
B.
He told Watson to leave the room
C.
He immediately allowed Watson to examine him
D.
He asked Watson to get more doctors
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ANSWER :
B. He told Watson to leave the room
14.
Where did Holmes contract his illness according to Mrs. Hudson?
A.
In Sumatra
B.
At Rotherhithe near the river
C.
In Lower Burke Street
D.
In his own home
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ANSWER :
B. At Rotherhithe near the river
15.
Who informed Watson about Sherlock Holmes’ illness?
A.
Inspector Morton
B.
Mr. Culverton Smith
C.
Sir Jasper Meek
D.
Mrs. Hudson
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ANSWER :
D. Mrs. Hudson
16.
How long had Holmes been without food or drink during his illness?
A.
One day
B.
Two days
C.
Three days
D.
Four days
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ANSWER :
C. Three days
17.
What was the reason for Holmes asking Watson to change the positions of the coins in his pockets?
A.
To distract Watson
B.
To ensure Watson was following instructions
C.
To make Watson think he was delirious
D.
To prevent Watson from leaving the room
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ANSWER :
C. To make Watson think he was delirious
18.
What did Holmes initially use as part of his ruse to convince Watson that he was seriously ill?
A.
A fake medical report
B.
His knowledge of Eastern diseases
C.
A forged letter from a specialist
D.
A staged injury
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ANSWER :
B. His knowledge of Eastern diseases