The Dying Detective - Comprehension
Class 10 / English
The Dying Detective - Comprehension
Topic (20 Qs)Practice textbook-based MCQs for this specific topic.
Q1.Book Back Question
Who wrote the famous Sherlock Holmes story 'The Dying Detective'?
A
Arthur Conan Doyle
B
Agatha Christie
C
Edgar Allan Poe
D
Charles Dickens
Q2.Book Back Question
What fatal contagious disease did Sherlock Holmes pretend to suffer from?
A
Cholera
B
Tapanuli fever from Sumatra
C
Tuberculosis
D
Bubonic plague
Q3.Book Back Question
Why did Holmes strictly forbid Dr. Watson from examining or approaching his bed?
A
He disliked Watson's medicines
B
To prevent Watson from discovering that his fever symptoms were artificial
C
He was angry with Watson
D
He wanted sleep
Q4.Book Back Question
Who was Culverton Smith in 'The Dying Detective'?
A
A London police commissioner
B
A wealthy Sumatran plantation owner with expertise in infectious poisons
C
A chemist in Baker Street
D
A burglar
Q5.Book Back Question
Whom had Culverton Smith murdered prior to being investigated by Holmes?
A
Dr. Watson
B
His young nephew, Victor Savage
C
Inspector Morton
D
Mrs. Hudson
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