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CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

You are currently en route to the Continent after a run-in with the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Can you tell us a bit about what happened, and why you are fleeing England?

2. Now, imagine you are Adler being interviewed. Write your answers below each of the journalist’s questions.

1. Imagine you are a journalist writing an article about Irene Adler. Write a short introductory paragraph introducing her. Who is she? Why should your readers be interested in her? Why are you interviewing her?

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CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

After crossing paths with Mr Holmes, could you please tell our readers what you think of this mysterious character. Are his powers of reason as impressive as we’ve all heard? Are you worried that he will continue to pursue you?

Finally, uncorroborated rumours are circulating about a past relationship between you and the hereditary King of Bohemia. Why did this relationship end? What is your opinion of this King now?

Matching exercise

1. Match each phrase from the story with an image.

1 A

2 B

3 C

4 D

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She watched us with a sardonic eye as we stepped from the brougham. “Mr Sherlock Holmes, I believe?” said she.

“What!” Sherlock Holmes staggered back,

white with chagrin and surprise. “Do you mean that she has left

England?”

Holmes rushed at the bell-pull, tore back a small sliding shutter,

and, plunging in his hand, pulled out a photograph and

a letter.

“From what I have seen of the lady,

she seems, indeed, to be on a very different level to your Majesty,” said Holmes,

coldly. “I am sorry that I have not been able to bring

you Majesty’s business to a more successful

conclusion.”

CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

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Brougham (n) a type of horse-drawn cartSardonic (adj) grimly mocking or cynicalChagrin (n) annoyance or distress at having failedImpudent (adj) failing to show respect

Antagonist (n) an adversary; a person who actively opposes or is hostileEpistle (n) a letterInviolate (adj) free or safe from injury

CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

Quiz

Please choose the best option for each of the following questions:

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1. Why is Holmes in hopes that Irene Adler loves Norton?a. Because it means she will leave the King alone in futureb. Because he likes her and wishes her happinessc. Because her reasoning capacities will be blinded by love

2. Who is standing at the door of Bryony lodge?a. A shabbily dressed manb. An elderly womanc. Irene Adlerd. Godfrey Norton

3. What happens to the houses behind Sherlock’s face when you press the image? *a. They grow biggerb. They grow smallerc. They spiral around him

4. What does Holmes find in the hiding place in Adler’s living room?a. The photograph they’ve been looking forb. A sovereign c. A photograph of Adler and a letter for Holmesd. A train ticket to Bohemia

5. Who was the slim youth who wished Holmes good night?a. Adler’s coachmanb. An old enemy of Holmesc. Irene Adler in Male costumed. Godfrey Norton

6. What does the King offer Holmes as reward for his services?a. An emerald snake ringb. A sapphire brooch c. His weight in goldd. Nothing, as the photograph has yet to be recove-red

7. What does the photograph of Irene Adler do at the end of the story? *a. Goes up in flameb. Flutters away on the windc. Winks

CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

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