Character Analysis CH.

3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle

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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?

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

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?

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Character Analysis CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle
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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?

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Matching exercise CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle
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1. Match each phrase from the story with an image.

She watched us
with a sardonic eye
as we stepped from
the brougham. “Mr 1 A
Sherlock Holmes, I
believe?” said she.

“What!” Sherlock
Holmes staggered back,
white with chagrin
and surprise. “Do you
2 B
mean that she has left
England?”

Holmes rushed at
the bell-pull, tore back
a small sliding shutter,
and, plunging in his 3 C
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 4 D
have not been able to bring
you Majesty’s business
to a more successful
conclusion.”

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Glossary
Brougham (n) a type of horse-drawn cart
Sardonic (adj) grimly mocking or cynical
Chagrin (n) annoyance or distress at having
failed
Impudent (adj) failing to show respect
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Antagonist (n) an adversary; a person who
actively opposes or is hostile
Epistle (n) a letter
Inviolate (adj) free or safe from injury
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Quiz CH. 3 / SCANDAL IN BOHEMIA by Arthur Conan Doyle
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Please choose the best option for each of the following questions:

1. Why is Holmes in hopes that Irene Adler loves 5. Who was the slim youth who wished Holmes
Norton? good night?
a. Because it means she will leave the King alone in a. Adler’s coachman
future b. An old enemy of Holmes
b. Because he likes her and wishes her happiness c. Irene Adler in Male costume
c. Because her reasoning capacities will be blinded d. Godfrey Norton
by love

6. What does the King offer Holmes as reward for

2. Who is standing at the door of Bryony lodge? his services?
a. A shabbily dressed man a. An emerald snake ring
b. An elderly woman b. A sapphire brooch
c. Irene Adler c. His weight in gold
d. Godfrey Norton d. Nothing, as the photograph has yet to be recove-
red

3. What happens to the houses behind Sherlock’s

face when you press the image? * 7. What does the photograph of Irene Adler do at
a. They grow bigger the end of the story? *
b. They grow smaller a. Goes up in flame
c. They spiral around him b. Flutters away on the wind
c. Winks

4. What does Holmes find in the hiding place in

Adler’s living room?
a. The photograph they’ve been looking for
b. A sovereign
c. A photograph of Adler and a letter for Holmes
d. A train ticket to Bohemia

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