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                                                         STD – 6
                                           LESSON NOTES – ENGLISH

                                         THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES











                                                                 HOME ASSIGNMENT


                Answer these questions with reference to context

               1) When I said everything, I meant the facts. I’m sure you’ll agree that curses and
               over superstitions don’t count as facts.
               a) Who is the speaker?
               b) Which fact is the speaker talking about?
               c) Which curse is being discussed here?

               2) It’s strange that John Mortimer issued would issue such a warning.
               a) Who is just Mortimer?
               b) What warning has john Mortimer issued?
               c) Why does the speaker find the warning strange?
               3) Mr Holmes, the best of Scotland Yard is on it!
               a) Who is the speaker?
               b) What is the best of Scotland Yard on?


               B. Answer the following questions.

               1) Who is Sir Henry Baskerville? Why has he sought the services of Sherlock
               Holmes?

               2) How many letters has Sir Henry Baskerville received? What is written in them?

               3) How does Sherlock Holmes deduce that the person who has visited them is not
               the actual Dr Mortimer?

               4) What is Sherlock Holmes’ plan of action?

               5) Draw a pen portrait of Sherlock Holmes. What qualities of a detective do you
               infer from his style of investigation?
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